“Why do we need libraries? We have Google.”
If you haven’t said it yourself, you’ve probably heard it or read it somewhere. The information age brings us the world with just a click. We are more co…
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How to calibrate your lawn's irrigation system
RAIN — Ready and In Need — that is what the lawns and landscapes have been screaming. Though we may have missed out on some fun over the weekend, the plants say "Thank you."
The intense heat has re…
Crime Stopper search for Corbett, Frodelly
SHALIMAR — Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward to the anonymous tipster who helps authorities locate Samantha Maria Corbett and Anthony Michael Frodelly.
Corbett, 24, is a white fem…
BBB foundation awards scholarships to Okaloosa and Walton County students
PENSACOLA — The Better Business Bureau Serving Northwest Florida Foundation announces three recipients of the 2019 BBB Student Ethics Scholarships in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
Receiving the aw…
Crestview Boy Scouts pay tribute to D-Day
CRESTVIEW — Boy Scouts from Crestview Troops 30 and 773 gathered in the hot morning sun on June 4 to help prepare for Crestview's observance of the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
They helped create a s…
City council approves 'New View' plans
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview City Council approved “A New View” for Crestview on Monday night.
“A New View Strategic Plan 2020” is a draft report made by city staff after the three-day planning sessio…
New principal named for Richbourg School
CRESTVIEW —The Okaloosa County School Board appointed a new principal to Richbourg School during the recent school board meeting.
Amy Anderson was recommended for the position by Superintendent Mar…
North Okaloosa County services calendar
COLD SHELTERS: The following Crestview shelters open at 6 p.m. and close at 7 a.m. when temperatures are 40 degrees or below.
Sunday: Lifepoint Church, 400 Ferdon Blvd. S, 682-3518.
Monday: Hel…
North Okaloosa County services calendar
PRIZE DONATIONS NEEDED: The Crestview Police Department Community Services Division is accepting prize donations for the games night it has with special needs teens and adults in Crestview. Donation…
Local nurse celebrates 50 years in profession
CRESTVIEW — Being a nurse has always been in Betty Jordan’s blood.
“One Christmas, that’s all I wanted was a nurse’s kit,” Jordan said. “I just always wanted to be a nurse. I just had that in me.” …