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CRESTVIEW — The renovations at Arby's Restaurant are complete, and the company is planning a grand opening to celebrate its new look.
The Crestview restaurant is the first Arby's to undergo renovat…

GAINESVILLE — New research from University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers shows birds may be avoiding habitats near noisy highways because they can’t hear fellow b…

FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public workshop for the Brooks Bridge Replacement Study.
The event is 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 17 at the Emerald Coast Convention …

FORT WALTON BEACH — A 9/11 International Memorial Flag traveling exhibit for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the US will arrive Friday at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport.…

FORT WALTON BEACH —Children in Crisis has extra support for its programs benefiting at-risk children. Bit Wizards donated $360 to the nonprofit organization.
"The donation helped provide our childr…

CRESTVIEW — Here are a few events happening this week:
●'Crestview Through the Century' lecture by Pat Hollarn, noon May 13 at Heritage Museum, 115 Westview Ave., Valparaiso. RSVP for the free lect…

CRESTVIEW — As part of her article on how helpful biographies can be for a reader, Crestview reference librarian Sandra Dreaden recommended the books listed below.
“And the Good News Is . . . Lesso…

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans-owned and -based GLO will expand its non-stop service from the VPS Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport to New Orleans in the summer months.
The Corporate Flight Management, I…

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors chairman has greater insight on national security matters after attending a military forum.
Marian McBryde…

CRESTVIEW — The ninth annual Military Appreciation Recognition Day is May 21, national Armed Forces Day, in Crestview.
The free event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Spanish Trail Park, Crestview. Park…