MIRAMAR BEACH — John Mills, retired U.S. Navy pilot, is campaigning as a Republican for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, a seat retiring Rep. Jeff Miller is vacating.
“While faithfully serving…
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Triple B festival moves from Main Street to new location in 2017
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce is moving its Triple B Cookoff to a new location in 2017.
The popular event — a Main Street fixture for several years — will take place March 25, …
Broxson joins race for Florida Senate
GULF BREEZE — State Rep. Doug Broxson announced his candidacy for the Florida Senate.
Since first being elected to the Florida House in 2010, Broxson, a Republican, has been a leader on insurance r…
It's official: Mike Hill is running for Florida Senate
PENSACOLA — A day after discussing the future on a local radio program, Mike Hill released the following statement regarding Florida Senate District 1: "In 2013, a grassroots coalition of conservat…
Crestview police academy group collects food for Sharing and Caring
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association appreciates the community support for its recent food drives, a spokesperson said.
The association collected 1,308 items for Sh…
Okaloosa School District responds to concerns about Crestview bus driver
CRESTVIEW — A Bob Sikes Elementary School student’s mother is concerned that the Okaloosa County School District has not dismissed her child’s school bus driver following a minor accident.
A school…
Okaloosa-Walton Panhandle job fair April 21
FORT WALTON BEACH — Over 75 employers will accept applications and talk to potential employees tomorrow at the Spring 2016 Panhandle Job Fair.
The event is free to attend; part time, seasonal contr…
Baker horse show scheduled April 23
BAKER — The third 2016 installment of the Dixie Gulf Arabian Horse Show is April 23.
The event, free to attend, includes several halter, trial and riding classes of competition.
Good sportsmanshi…
L-3 celebrates major aircraft delivery milestone
CRESTVIEW — The combined industry team of L-3 Crestview Aerospace, Northrop Grumman Corporation and Lockheed Martin recently achieved the 400th consecutive on-time delivery of a self-protected aircra…
Opportunity Place gets boost with donation
FORT WALTON BEACH — A temporary shelter for Northwest Florida homeless women and families has extra support with a Unitarian Universalist church’s donation.
John Holt, president of Unitarian Unive…