CRESTVIEW — Alzheimer's Family Services provides support groups and educational opportunities for family members or friends coping with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. A support group starts at…
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County water and sewer rate increase starts today
CRESTVIEW — The water and sewer rates for Okaloosa County increased 2.75 percent today.This is part of the five-year plan of rate increases enacted in September by the Okaloosa County Board of Commis…
Returning soldier surprises son in his classroom
While presenting a timeline of his life in class, Pedro Masso Jr. was surprised when the last panel read, "Today Daddy comes home." Then his dad, a returning soldier, strode to the front of the room.
Pastor and wife celebrate 70 years
The Rev. Carl and Wilene Lambert celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sept. 26 during a party given in their honor by the First Baptist Church of Crestview.
4th Battalion presents activation ceremony
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) activated a fourth line battalion on Friday. The activation marked the last expansion that included a new battalion for each of the five…
Cutler remains North Okaloosa Fire District chief for now
CRESTVIEW — After nearly three hours, the North Okaloosa Fire District Commission decided on Thursday night to table discussion of removing Fire Chief Ed Cutler until next month’s meeting.
The dec…
Soldier surprises son with early homecoming (VIDEO)
A Walker Elementary student Wednesday morning received quite a surprise when his father made a pit-stop in his classroom, marking a return home from Afghanistan that was much sooner than expected.
Tony Taylor named Crestview police chief
CRESTVIEW — Mayor David Cadle has announced that former Fort Walton Beach police officer Tony Taylor will be the city’s new police chief.
“I can’t tell you how proud I am to have been selected,” T…
Cutler remains North Okaloosa Fire District chief for now
CRESTVIEW — After nearly three hours, the North Okaloosa Fire District Commission decided on Thursday night to table discussion of removing Fire Chief Ed Cutler until next month’s meeting.
The dec…
Council denies fire department allocation
CRESTVIEW—A request for a budget reallocation by Fire Chief Joe Traylor to achieve his department’s top priority budget request was rebuffed by the city council at its Monday evening meeting. The fir…