CRESTVIEW — An expected revenue spike allows the city to implement a budget with a 20.65 percent increase in operating expenditures over last year, city officials said.
The City Council has unanim…
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North Okaloosa County's Aug. 18-24 arrests
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports from Aug. 18-24:
Cecilia Corbin McCombs, 35, Milligan, probation violation.
Melinda Jean Roderus, 35, Laurel Hill, p…
Tourism industry group endorses Wayne Harris
CRESTVIEW, Florida — The Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association has endorsed Wayne Harris’s bid for the District 4 House of Representatives.
Harris is one of only a handful of non-Central Fl…
Okaloosa group recognizes Teach Children to Save winners
SHALIMAR — Six winners were drawn from the 204 entries with deposits totaling $23,167.82 in the Teach Children to Save program, orchestrated by local financial institutions, and the University of Flo…
JACKSON: Okaloosa schools need your leadership and skills
FORT WALTON BEACH — Mary Beth Jackson, Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools, is looking for area residents to fill positions on School Advisory Councils.
A media release stating the effort rea…
Crestview hotel celebrates National Waffle Day (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — While Waffle House restaurants gear up to observe Waffle Week Sept. 4-10, the local Comfort Inn welcomed public safety officers and Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce members to observe …
Funds sought for veteran's new home
CRESTVIEW — Sgt. Greg Gierhart served in the Army and the Air Force, retiring in 1994.
Now he’d just like a home that doesn’t leak.
His current residence is a small, 2006 former FEMA trailer, m…
Okaloosa art show submissions end soon
SHALIMAR — Okaloosa Public Arts, an organization dedicated to placing art in public places, will present an art exhibition, “Tribute to Music.”
First, second and third place artist awards are $500,…
Support veterans with the EOD 131 Crossfit Movement
NICEVILLE, Florida — This Veterans Day, you can join a movement, and use your work out as a way to support Explosive Ordnance Disposal members.
Since Sept. 11, 2001, there have been 131 EOD technic…
Baker fish fry fundraiser scheduled
BAKER — A fundraiser supporting Blackman Community Center upkeep is in September.
The event features fried fish plates for $8, including coleslaw, potato salad and baked beans.
The fundraiser —…