EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The 96th Communications Squadron's Santa Hotline opens on Monday, Dec. 14.
Everyone who believes in Santa Claus can call 850-882-NOEL (882-6635) to speak with his elves and p…
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Crestview man dies, another injured after vehicle rollover
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview resident has died and another man has serious injuries after a 1:30 a.m. traffic accident Dec. 7 on County Road 393.
Robert Drew Sperry Jr., 28, of Crestview, died at the s…
ARRESTS: Dec. 7, 2015
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provided these arrest reports:
Okaloosa
Nov. 20
●Everette Lee Booth, 46, Crestview: probation violation.
●Meagan Joanne Gary, 32, Crestview: battery.
No…
Crestview library poetry reading session scheduled
CRESTVIEW — Poets and musicians can attend the Crestview Public Library's next open microphone evening.
This month's poetry starter is "Invite creativity in."
The free event starts at 6 p.m. Dec.…
Crestview police: Beware of 'IRS' scam
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department warns residents to beware of a phone call scam.
Someone calling from phone number 202-352-7788 has been contacting Crestview residents, saying he or she …
Crestview Thanksgiving feast organizers make Christmas plans
CRESTVIEW — Elder Gary Johnson, founder of the Brotherhood of Love, says "Santa Claus is coming to town."
That's the theme of his organization's next community outreach, which follows a Thanksgivin…
Submachine gun training scheduled in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — A two-day training course on use and maintenance of HK MP5 and UMP submachine guns is scheduled.
The course, which costs $500 per person, is set for April 23 and 24 at Jay's Guns, 366 S…
Crestview public safety officers of the year announced
CRESTVIEW — Brian McCallum and Josh Varguson have been named the Crestview Public Safety Department's police officer and firefighter of the year, respectively.
McCallum — a seven-year veteran of t…
Laurel Hill council defers annexation rules
LAUREL HILL — The City Council has deferred action on a proposed resolution defining the annexation procedure until after a Jan. 7, 2016, workshop.
The issue of having a set of rules governing how …
Temporary lane closure planned on State Road 85
CHIPLEY – The southbound outside lane of State Road 85, just north of Range Road 232 will be temporarily closed from 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 to 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7 as crews work in the shoulder area.…