EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Eglin Spouses’ Club has scheduled its inaugural Football Bunco game.
The event is 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Warrior Landing Community Center on Eglin Air Force Base. Admi…
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IMPACT 100 evaluating funding requests
IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida — a non-profit, all volunteer organization made up solely of women — is evaluating funding requests from community service groups in Okaloosa and Walton counties to de…
Foster Families Fun Day event cancelled
CRESTVIEW — The third annual Foster Families Fun Day set for Oct. 10 has been cancelled.
An FFFD organizer said Tuesday that funding for the event, which is supported by an Elks grant, was denied. …
Former Crestview resident in custody; charged with murder
CRESTVIEW — A tip to Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers helped end nearly a year on the lam by a man wanted in an Aug. 9, 2015 fatal shooting at the New Green Frog on Okaloosa Island.
In September 2015,…
Crestview runner ‘dominated’ 100-mile run
CRESTVIEW — While many locals used Labor Day weekend to relax, tend their yards or cook out with family and friends, Mary Valdez went for a run.
A 100-mile run, which she did in slightly over 25 ho…
Okaloosa Lane to be paved
CRESTVIEW — When students arrive at Riverside Elementary School or Shoal River Middle School with muddy shoes, one commissioner said it won’t be due to the county.
Paving equipment will soon land o…
Effort to honor Stogsdill didn’t die with Lynn
CRESTVIEW — Local military supporter and Military Appreciation and Recognition Celebration founder Bob Lynn died July 30 before he could see his last project realized.
Just 11 days before his death…
Woodruff selected Crestview Citizen of the Year (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — A crowded City Council chamber erupted in applause as City Clerk Betsy Roy announced long-time community worker Mary Jo Woodruff had been selected as the Mae Retha Coleman Citizen of the …
Easy fixes eyed for some S.R. 85 issues
Widening State Road 85 between the Shoal River and Walmart is on the Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization's preliminary 2040 plan. That won't help drivers stuck in rush hour traffic t…
Tax collector wins award for excellence
MILTON — Santa Rosa County Tax Collector Stan Nichols is one of a few of Florida’s 67 tax collectors to earn a designation for excellence in financial operations.
A judging panel named by the Flori…