Listening to the little voice inside, avoiding distractions and reporting strangers are among self-defense tips offered by local experts following a Crestview woman’s reported assault in her driveway…
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DREADEN: Science in Context is an anywhere, any time resource for science fair projects (DOCUMENT)
School is back in session, and we all know what that means … science fair projects! The Crestview Public Library has purchased a new online resource that students, parents, and educators are sure to …
Registration, auditions are Sept. 5 for Northwest Florida youth and junior orchestras
NICEVILLE — The Northwest Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Orchestra are both accepting new and returning musicians for fall 2015.
A limited number of merit and needs-based scholarships …
Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra auditions scheduled Aug. 29
NICEVILLE — The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra is holding orchestra-wide auditions for regular and substitute rosters in August.
This includes auditions for a one-year appointment for Princip…
Okaloosa law enforcement and corrections employees attend leadership training
PENSACOLA — A total of 31 officers have recently learned to lead after graduating from the The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute's Leadership Academy in August.
The graduates represent c…
Crestview commercial trash fees may rise for some
CRESTVIEW — Trash collection fees will increase for some city commercial customers, but only those who overstuff their garbage containers.
WastePro, which holds the city trash collection contract, …
Okaloosa Saves officials announce Teach Children to Save winners
Okaloosa County children are learning about the benefits of saving money in the Teach Children to Save program.
Six winners were chosen from the 188 children who participated and saved more than $2…
Crestview Sister City visit could inject $20K into area economy
CRESTVIEW — Thirty-four French visitors soon will experience Northwest Florida culture and enhance their English conversational skills, which may include an occasional “y’all” and “bless your heart.”…
Nighttime lane restrictions scheduled across Brooks Bridge, Okaloosa County
CHIPLEY — Lane restrictions are planned through the weekend for eastbound traffic on U.S. Highway 98 across Brooks Bridge in Okaloosa County.
Restrictions will last from 9 p.m. Aug. 23 to 2 a.m. Au…
Crestview artist receives national recognition
NICEVILLE — A Crestview teenager's two-dimensional drawing has earned a "Superior" rating after exhibiting at the National Fine Arts Festival in Orlando.
Christa Daughtry's artwork, "Unreached but …