Less than half of high school graduates who took the SAT in 2013 were prepared for college, continuing a five-year trend.
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Square, line dances begin next month
CRESTVIEW — A county western dance party starts Friday, Sept. 12 and continues each Friday thereafter.
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Out-of-town family members surprise 100-year-old on her birthday
CRESTVIEW — The sparkling, sugar-dusted pink frosting on Ruth Langdon’s birthday cake matched her hair clip as North Okaloosa County added another centenarian to its census.
Community outreach group celebrates 12th anniversary
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Concerned Citizens Group's Community Outreach Street Ministry has scheduled its 12th anniversary celebration.
Police chief makes case for officer salary raises to stem attrition
CRESTVIEW — The city pays about $18,000 to train and equip a Crestview Police officer. But because the city ranks next to last in regional police salaries, trained officers often leave and join other…
Baker varsity cheerleaders prepare for Capital One Bowl
BAKER — Baker School's varsity cheerleaders have earned the opportunity to perform during the Capital One Bowl on New Year's Day in Orlando.
Construction beginning on State Road 123
CHIPLEY — Work begins Aug. 22 to widen and improve State Road 123 in Okaloosa County. The $48 million construction program widens the road from two to four travel lanes, from State Road 85 near the N…
Woman protests husband's sentence outside courthouse; seeks lawyer that 'has a heart'
CRESTVIEW — Protesting outside the Okaloosa County Courthouse is Tina Gough’s last resort to help her husband, who is in jail on a domestic violence charge.
Daniel Tiger baby shower benefits local nonprofits
CRESTVIEW — The title character of "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood," a top-rated PBS Kids show, is becoming a big brother in the series.