CRESTVIEW — Following the success of the Crestview Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy, the agency is starting its first summer youth academy.
Monday morning, as many as 50 local kids ages…
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Video game draws players to downtown Crestview — in droves (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — There was a Pinsir loose on Main Street Wednesday night. But don’t panic: Xavier Torres, 9, caught it.
The nasty-looking Pinsir, which looks like a louse on steroids, and other elusive…
‘Community for Cops’ family fun day scheduled in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Gordon Martial Arts will host Community for Cops, a free family fun day.
The event — 9 a.m. to noon July 23 in GMA’s parking lot, 130 W. Oakdale Ave., Crestview — offers a chance to ha…
8 sites that offer North Okaloosa children free summer meals
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa County children can receive free meals this summer at eight Crestview area sites.
Nearly 13.8 percent of Florida residents, and 24.9 percent of children reportedly live …
OCSO: Stop leaving weapons in unlocked cars
CRESTVIEW — If you keep a gun in your car, lock the doors. That’s the lesson from a string of gun thefts in Okaloosa County.
Since June 26, more than a half-dozen firearms reportedly have been sto…
Sex offender registers permanent Crestview address
CRESTVIEW — An Okaloosa County sex offender has registered a Crestview address.
Timothy Bodie, 47, has registered 147 E. 3 rd Ave., Crestview as a permanent address. He previously registered 321 C…
8 Okaloosa and Walton County traffic changes to expect
CRESTVIEW — Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on Okaloosa and Walton County state roads as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
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Intermittent lane rest…
Beware of counterfeit money circulating in Okaloosa County
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking retailers to carefully check their money to ensure it’s authentic.
This month, two area retailers reported counterfeit $100 bills passed …
Boys & Girls Club closing Crestview program
CRESTVIEW — The Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast announced that its Crestview club will close after the summer program.
A letter bearing the news was distributed to parents as they picked …
UPDATE: Senate votes to rename Laurel Hill post office for fallen local soldier
Last night, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL-1) designating the United States Postal Service facility at 3957 2nd Avenue in Laurel Hill, Florida, as the "Serge…