Frances Holland, a 22-year exceptional student education veteran, believes in rewarding students who achieve their literacy goals. Improvement for some students is measured in leaps and bounds. Howev…
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Dollar General foundation grants $1,300 to Crestview library
CRESTVIEW — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded a $1,300 grant to the Robert L.F. Sikes Public Library for its Summer Reading Program in the Carver-Hill area of Crestview.
Okaloosa County public schools once again high-performing
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Schools recaptured the high-performing designation after failing to meet all the requirements in the last few years.
Walker Elementary time machine presents noted historic figures
CRESTVIEW — On May 23, Walker Elementary School's TESSLAV time machine on its first public demonstration gushed out groups of historic figures, one after the other, in a blaze of light, smoke and sou…
For some, May Day Parade a rare opportunity to see classmates
CRESTVIEW — John Jackson Jr. anticipates May, when he can reunite with classmates from Carver-Hill school.
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office recommended for accreditation
SHALIMAR — The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation will meet in June to review assessors’ recent recommendation to provide accreditation to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
City Council schedules workshop to revive retail center project
CRESTVIEW — The City Council will try to jumpstart the Crestview Power Center, a 144-acre retail project on pause after the landowner demanded more than the $1.25 million impact fee relief the city h…
Program honoring north county 'unsung individuals' inducts 13
BAKER — Thirteen north Okaloosa County residents, past and present, have joined the ranks of others on the Family Heritage Wall of Honor at Baker Block Museum.
Northwest Florida State College offers free dental X-rays
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College’s Dental Assisting Program will offer free dental X-rays next month.
MADD to neighborhood watch group: teach kids about drunk driving
CRESTVIEW — Linda Mitchem, the midtown neighborhood-watch group’s captain, says residents should take preventive measures to ensure everyone stays safe.