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Okaloosa County School Board OKs centralized budget
School funding will follow a new path in Okaloosa County for the first time in almost two decades.
Parisot withdraws from commission race
Okaloosa County Commissioner Dave Parisot has withdrawn from the District 2 commission race, citing his wife’s failing health.
Sexual predator reports temporary Crestview address
CRESTVIEW — Daniel Govea, a sexual predator, has registered a temporary address of 1216 Valley Road, Crestview with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
Baker Memories Day: time to reminisce on the porch
BAKER — Summer’s a great time to sit on the porch and reminisce, so Saturday, the Baker Block Museum and Baker Mercantile invite residents to their porch for lunch and remembering the good ol’ days.
Crestview High gains $4K from Dodge fundraiser
CRESTVIEW — Crestview High School has an extra $4,160 following a Dodge Booster Club fundraiser.
Police launch $30K fund drive to buy and train K-9s
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department seeks residents and businesses' assistance to raise $30,000 to restore its K-9 unit.
Last year’s health-related retirement of K-9 officers Rex and Edo r…
Early property tax discount deadline approaches
Okaloosa County property owners participating in the Installment Tax Payment Plan through the Tax Collector’s Office have until 5 p.m. June 30 to pay their first installment.
Educator to hike the Camino de Santiago in memory of his brother
CRESTVIEW — If you see Jason Driver hoofing around town with a backpack this weekend, be assured he’s not running away from his Crestview home. He's in training for a pilgrimage on the Camino de Sant…
Schiro completes Air Force training
Air Force Airman Jason C. Schiro graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.