CRESTVIEW — With its power generator, solar chargers, antenna wires strung from trees and a GoPro camera mounted up in a magnolia to document the event, the North Okaloosa Amateur Radio Club was read…
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University of Florida expert has five tips for keeping beaches clean
ST. AUGUSTINE — Maia McGuire was leading middle-schoolers on a local beach clean-up when she noticed a cluster of deflated balloons on the sand. It’s not unusual to find balloons on the beach, McGuir…
Crestview Toastmasters to host open house, install new officers
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Toastmasters Club will install a new slate of officers to lead the club during the 2016-2017 Toastmaster year at an Open House on June 28.
The public is invited to the …
Escambia and Santa Rosa County traffic changes to expect this week
MILTON — Drivers will encounter some traffic disruptions in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties this week as crews perform these construction and maintenance activities.
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Mann assumes Crestview chamber's chairmanship (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
CRESTVIEW — With the motto, “Insuring Your Legacy’s Success with us,” Dawn Mann was installed Thursday evening as the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s new chairman of the board.
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Learn more about finance and investing at Crestview classes
CRESTVIEW — A series of free investing classes are held at the Crestview library.
Hours are 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays through July 25, except for July 4, at 1445 Commerce Drive, Crestview.
Remaining …
Reflections of a hang gliding pioneer
CRESTVIEW — Neil Larson’s feet may be firmly on the ground, but his heart still soars — and has since May 23, 1971.
That was the day — about a month before his high school graduation — that Larson…
Crestview road to close for fire hydrant replacement
CRESTVIEW — The City of Crestview Water Department will replace a fire hydrant on Texas Parkway soon.
Texax Parkway from State Road 85 to Third Avenue will be closed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27 in C…
Emerald Coast Young Marines members earn awards
CRESTVIEW — Two members of the Emerald Coast Young Marines organization are being recognized for their achievements.
During the June 18 ECYM meeting in Crestview, the Military Order of the Purple …
4-H Camp Timpoochee spaces still available, sign-up extended
NICEVILLE — There's still time to sign up for the Okaloosa County 4-H Camp. The deadline has been extended and spaces are still available.
The camp, set for July 11-15 at Camp Timpoochee, 4750 Tim…