Category: local

NICEVILLE — The Okaloosa Men’s Baseball League is registering players for its spring 2016 season.
All players must attend one of the registration dates (rain or shine):
●1 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Twin…

CRESTVIEW — Cold weather shelters in Crestview will be open.
The shelters listed below will open tonight and tomorrow, Jan. 28 and 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., if the temperature drops below 40 degre…

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce has a new Membership and Events coordinator.
Sandra Wilson accepted the position and began serving Jan. 21.
Chamber President and CEO Valerie Lo…

NICEVILLE — The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra is hosting a series of performances by international and national guest artists.
The next recital will feature award-winning pianist Tomer Gewir…

CRESTVIEW — Poets and musicians can read, perform, improvise and play together during an open-microphone event 6 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Crestview Public Library.
The poetry starter is "An Empty Chair."…

VALPARAISO — You can experience past traditions and create memories with loved ones during the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida's Valentine's Victorian Tea.
The event is set for 2 p.m. Feb. 13 …

CRESTVIEW — Hot Head Burritos will open its first restaurant in Crestview next month.
Construction is underway on the 2,000-square-foot restaurant at the Bent Creek Shopping Center in front of Publ…

He is mentioned by name on a monument to Confederate veterans, and many people think of him as a gallant rebel soldier. But did William A. “Uncle Bill” Lundy actually serve in the Confederate army? A…

CRESTVIEW — Crestview Centennial Committee members are organizing February’s events to celebrate the Hub City's 100th anniversary.
Next month starts with “Valentine’s and All That Jazz," the Crestv…

Here are some facts about muscular dystrophy:
●It's a group of 30-plus inherited diseases that cause muscle weakness and loss
●Infants, children and adults can acquire it
●Most people with MD l…