CRESTVIEW — While Crestview High School’s Bulldogs and Baker School’s Gators aren’t in the same town, they are each other’s closest neighbors, with just 11 miles and the Yellow River separating them.…
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Crestview's turn signal problem (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Trey Duncan moved his family to Crestview in the early 2000s to be close to his parents. While the Duncans embraced their new community, one thing jumped out at them.
“Nobody knows how…
Crestview man faces child sex abuse charges
CRESTVIEW — Chad Theodore Dillon, 44, of Crestview, has been indicted on 11 counts related to the sexual abuse of children, according to a media release from United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley III…
Laurel Hill man saves neighbor's life after bee attack
LAUREL HILL — Trecia and Robert Chedister have many nice things to say about their neighbor, Don Bland.
The Chedisters, who live in woods outside Laurel Hill, met Bland, 47, a U.S. Air Force Reser…
Crestview coach sets goal after Kickoff Classic loss (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
CRESTVIEW — With the smell of freshly cut grass and the booming sound of the Big Red Machine in the stands, high school football season began on Friday in the Hub City.
However, no one seemed to t…
Waste Pro, FWC team up to reduce human-bear conflicts
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Waste Pro USA Inc. are teaming up to help reduce human-bear conflicts in northwest Florida.
Representatives from the two agencies met this…
Primary election sample ballot booklets in mail
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County voters should have received the Aug. 30 Primary Election Sample Ballot Booklet at their registered addresses.
In addition to sample ballots for the Republican, Democrat…
Second Indianhead reunion scheduled
TITUSVILLE — The Second Indianhead Division Association’s Florida branch has scheduled its annual reunion.
The event is Oct. 14-16 at the Best Western Space Shuttle Inn in Titusville.
All 2nd I…
Crestview man charged with sexual battery of a child
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department has arrested a suspect in a sexual battery of a child that occurred in the parking lot of a local business on July 27.
Police received a tip from Emeral…
Okaloosa grads complete leadership training
PANAMA CITY, Florida — The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute announces the Aug. 12 graduation of 35 first-line supervisors from the Florida Leadership Academy.
These graduates serve in …