Category: local

CRESTVIEW — Elder Gary Johnson, founder of the Brotherhood of Love, says "Santa Claus is coming to town."
That's the theme of his organization's next community outreach, which follows a Thanksgivin…

CRESTVIEW — A two-day training course on use and maintenance of HK MP5 and UMP submachine guns is scheduled.
The course, which costs $500 per person, is set for April 23 and 24 at Jay's Guns, 366 S…

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Residents in the areas of Mossy Head and the northeast side of Niceville may hear one or two large detonations Monday.
The 96th Civil Engineer Group Explosive Ordnance Dispos…

CRESTVIEW — Historian Jim Moore, in character as Andrew Jackson, may have left the building, but as Crestview kicks off its centennial year next month, he’ll be back as Okaloosa County’s founder, sta…

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Kiwanis Club has scheduled a breakfast and auction to support its community projects.
The event is set for 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at Samuel's Roadhouse on John King R…

CRESTVIEW — Children in Crisis has extra support for its programs benefiting at-risk children. The Beach Brawl Sk8r Dolls donated more than $900 to the nonprofit organization.
"We opened a new chil…

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — InDyne employees raised $42,275.91 for the United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties' annual campaign.
This exceeded their $37,000 goal.
"I am incredibly proud of the men …

CRESTVIEW — Casbah Coffee Company is hosting a grand re-opening at its new location.
The opening is 9 a.m. this Friday, Dec. 4 at 196 W. Pine Ave., Crestview, between Main and Wilson Streets, one b…

CRESTVIEW — Shoal Creek Rehabilitation Center and Florida Furbabies are hosting a pet adoption drive.
They will also accept dog and cat food donations and supplies.
Hours are 8 a.m. to noon Dec. …

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting for the Yoga Junkie Studio.
The event starts at noon Dec. 4 at the studio, 2225 Ferdon Blvd. S., Crestview.
The orga…