The state has approved a specialty Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida license plate for sale to all Florida tag owners. Sales of the new license plate will fund the association’s mentori…
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City OKs paying half of bus operating costs, demands seat on OCT board
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview City Council, in what some officials fear is a precedent-setting move, has unanimously agreed to fund half the cost of continuing to operate county bus service in town.
CAMPUS REPORT: LSU man earns award, Crestview man joins Harding University band
LSU Veterinary School announces Phi Zeta Award recipient
BATON ROUGE—A Crestview man was recognized during the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s annual Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day on Sept. 25. P…
Crestview Sister City member joins the Legion of Honor
CRESTVIEW — A member of the Crestview Sister City organization has received France's highest accolade. Don Bohler, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and former Air Force Academy faculty member, was aw…
Network of traffic cameras, overhead message signs coming to NW Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation is beginning work this week on a $24 million network that will include 183 traffic cameras, 17 overhead message signs, 135 microwave vehicle detectors, 40 tra…
THE HOBO HOMEFRONT: Observe traffic safety, Head Start safari
My name is Amber Kelley — maiden name Howell. I am a Laurel Hill “lifer.” Although I moved away for a short period following high school, this peaceful community beckoned me back.
Laurel Hill council votes to apply for water improvements grant
LAUREL HILL — The City Council has voted 3-1 to apply for a Northwest Florida Water Management District water improvement grant.
Crestview police showcase officer promotions, awards
CRESTVIEW — Four Crestview police officers have received new ranks and two others have earned recognition for outstanding service.
Using Crestview chamber's calendar may help with scheduling conflicts
CRESTVIEW — With the Blue Jean Ball, the library book sale, the Community Health Fair, the International Festival, corn mazes, Crestview High's stage comedy "Dear Ruth," foot races and the Fall Festi…
Crestview residents and officials brainstorm bus route improvements
CRESTVIEW — Residents and city officials, along with Okaloosa County Transit management, have discussed ways of improving Crestview's bus routes if they continue operating past Nov. 4. That's the dat…