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CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has scheduled its second annual Rubber Duck Race.
It starts at 11 a.m. April 22 adjacent to the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce…

CRESTVIEW — European Union nations and communities annually celebrate their respective heritages during the Journey of Patrimony weekend.
This year, Okaloosa County residents will be there during t…

Back when I was in college, a “rager” was a wild party. Now the only “ragers” college kids have is when a speaker they disagree with comes to campus. They manufacture rage, all at the expense of the …

Editor’s Note: This continues our Celebrate Community series on North Okaloosa County nonprofits that enhance our quality of life.
CRESTVIEW—Evacuating to an emergency shelter can be a stressful an…

CRESTVIEW—Walmart is turning its attention toward Crestview’s north end as it prepares site plans for a new Supercenter at Richbourg Lane and Industrial Drive.
The proposed site is currently undeve…

CRESTVIEW—The City Council prepared for improved code enforcement and the city touted a new way to explore local events at its meeting Monday evening.
Code enforcement
Ordinance 1619 was approved…

CRESTVIEW — A Career Source mini job fair is scheduled soon in Crestview.
The fair is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 15 at the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive.
Employers will be hiring on …

The library now has a free English as a Second Language class.
Hank Halle teaches the class 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the library. It's for native Spanish-speaking adult students who would like to…

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: 3 things to do this week in Northwest Florida

CRESTVIEW — A Crestview resident is among U.S. Navy members providing warfighting readiness in Asia.
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Ariel Coley serves her country aboard the amphibious assault ship …