CRESTVIEW — Those who think Panthers are an endangered species may be pleased to know that 311 new ones descended on Davidson Middle School Thursday morning.
The occasion was Panther Camp, the sch…
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Crestview developing rules for mobile food vendors, solicitors, car sales
CRESTVIEW — Growth Management Director Teresa Gaillard, who’s said the city’s present law “doesn’t have a lot of teeth in it,” drafted a mobile vendors ordinance.
Here are the proposal’s stated ob…
Does Crestview need more art? Mural generates discussion
CRESTVIEW — Shalimar artist Elia Saxer has completed two murals in the new Okaloosa County Administration Building.
One depicts the county’s almost 30-mile Gulf of Mexico frontage, with fish, sea …
Florida back-to-school sales tax holiday begins soon
MILTON — Florida families will save on clothing, footwear, and school supplies during the three-day Back-to-School Sales Tax holiday.
During those three days, Aug. 5-7, Florida law directs that no…
Crestview High Class of 1966 celebrates 50th, seeks classmates
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview High School Class of 1966 is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a September reunion.
The festivities will include "food drinks, fellowship, flashbacks and entertainmen…
Vehicle theft, battery on officer or firefighter among North Okaloosa arrests
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports from July 21-27:
●William Jonathan Thomas, 19, Crestview, vehicle grand theft and possession of a controlled substance without a …
Visitations resume at Okaloosa Correctional Institution
CRESTVIEW — The Florida Department of Corrections today announced visitation at the Okaloosa Correctional Institution will resume.
Visitors can come to the facility on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday…
Crestview chamber of commerce schedule includes 3 ribbon cuttings
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes its members and their employees to attend the group's events and meetings.
Here is a list of the chamber's July and August activities.
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NOAA: Gray triggerfish 'overfished'; Gulf season closes
PANAMA CITY — The recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will remain closed to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters through Dec. 31, with the season reopening Jan. 1, 2017.
At a meeting earl…
Greater amberjack season opens soon in state waters
PANAMA CITY — The recreational harvest of greater amberjack will reopen in Gulf state waters Aug. 1, and is closed in Gulf federal waters through Dec. 31.
Gulf state waters are from shore to 9 na…