Category: local

CRESTVIEW — As the Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad line pushed eastward, depots — really, just railway workers’ and materials camps — advanced almost every 5 miles. 
First in the area came the stop…

Tiffani Lee’s journey has taken her from Baker School's athletic venues to Miami courtrooms.
The lawyer, a 1988 Baker graduate voted Most Likely To Succeed, traces much of her success to her Gator …

Most people haven't heard of David Swinton, but he's one of Baker School's best track athletes.
Swinton won the Class 2A pole vault title in 1974 with a 12-foot, 6-inch leap. In 1975, he had a 14-f…

CRESTVIEW — Downtown patrons seeking a traditional barbershop have one option after Leon’s Barbershop closes tomorrow.
That would be Mack Brooks’ Barbershop, on the other end of Main Street.
Leon…

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Clean Boating Partnership recognize two Eglin Air Force Base marinas for their commitment to environmental stewardshi…

HURLBURT FIELD — The 2015 winner of the Phoenix Award for Maintenance Excellence is the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Hurlburt Field, the Department of Defense announced. …

DESTIN — Okaloosa County has broken tourism records for the fifth consecutive year.
Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island achieved their highest monthly year-over-year growth in revenue, up…

CRESTVIEW — Creative Orthotic & Prosthetic Services LLC has received accreditation from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Inc.
The company is a veteran-o…

CRESTVIEW — As some children around town observe Kwanzaa today, their homes will be decorated with festive ornaments they made themselves during the Crestview Public Library’s Noel Night.
The libra…

VALPARAISO — “Rural Electrification,” a traveling exhibit celebrating CHELCO’s 75th anniversary, is open through Jan. 15, 2016 at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida.  
The display includes ar…