Category: local

CRESTVIEW — The city council heard a positive report on the area’s economic outlook this week.

Nathan Sparks, executive director of the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County, spoke to th…

CRESTVIEW — Crestview Police Department hosted the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours Event May 9 at the George Whitehurst Municipal Building.
The event doubled as an…

We all know that you can check out popular books on a variety of subjects and genres, but did you also know that with your library card you can…
•Check out or place a hold on brand new movies.
•T…

Here are upcoming Crestview Public Library-related events. The library's address is 1445 Commerce Drive. 
AGES 0-2 LIBRARY CLASS: 9:15 a.m. Fridays in the Story Room, with sign-in at 9 a.m. It is…

CRESTVIEW — A new historic and cultural center could be in Crestview’s future.
The Community Redevelopment Agency unanimously agreed at its May 14 meeting to move forward with a grant application t…

LAUREL HILL — The Laurel Hill city council, at its May 3 meeting, voted to look for a planner to rewrite the city’s comprehensive plan and land development code. The council also voted to move forwar…

CRESTVIEW — Area first responders enjoyed a free lunch Wednesday, courtesy of a local business.
Crestview Rehabilitation Center held a cookout May 9 to show their appreciation for first responders …

CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Elks Lodge No. 2624 will have its annual Exceptional Children's Day this weekend.
The free event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12 at 5500 Elks Lane, Crestview. It is open to al…

CRESTVIEW —Okaloosa County residents who want to get involved in bringing transportation projects to their community have the opportunity to make their voices heard.
The Citizens’ Advisory Committe…

CRESTVIEW — Grady Cadenhead, a long time resident of Crestview, will be 100 years old on May 9.

He will celebrate with family on May 5 at a luncheon in his honor.  Friends and church members will …