An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested on a felony charge of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
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Crestview YMCA officials anticipate improvements following $16K donation
CRESTVIEW — Crestview Family YMCA officials anticipate program improvements after receiving a gift of more than $16,000.
NWFSC student: 'Go hard after a college education'; commencement May 10
When Northwest Florida State College commences May 10, Richard and Karen Strong will receive their Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Richard's for Public Safety; Karen's, for Human Resources.
Night work planned May 18-22 for State Road 20 in Okaloosa County
CHIPLEY— Eastbound traffic on State Road 20 between Roberts Drive and the Rocky Bayou Bridge in Okaloosa County will be reduced to one lane May 18-22 between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as crew…
Carver-Hill group hosts Mother's Day program Saturday
CRESTVIEW — Carver-Hill Memorial & Historical Society's annual Mother's Day program is at noon Saturday at the Carver-Hill School Center, 461 School Ave., Crestview.
Free women's self-defense course starts tomorrow
CRESTVIEW — Women can learn about their "natural weapons," targets and how to defend themselves during a free self-defense course that begins Saturday at Gordon Martial Arts in downtown Crestview.
Child pornography suspect takes life in Crestview hotel, lawmen say
A man wanted on out-of-state warrants for child pornography possession died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound this morning, according to an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office spokesperson.
Laurel Hill Spring Festival: Cure for post-flood blues
LAUREL HILL — Laurel Hill Spring Arts and Heritage Festival organizers may have found the secret to a successful event: have a greater variety of exhibitors and performers and time it right after a r…
State's passing mark 'a good thing'
LAUREL HILL — Florida officials no longer consider the city in "state of financial emergency," Councilman Larry Hendren said.
Crestview Police memorial, appreciation event tomorrow
CRESTVIEW — Residents can express just how much they appreciate those who protect and serve during the Crestview Police Department's second annual Law Enforcement Memorial and Appreciation ceremony.