A fire that kept crews busy until 4 a.m. Wednesday morning appears to have been caused by an "accidental electrical" problem in the attic, according to a press release from the Crestview Fire Departm…
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Civil case against former Crestview officer settled (DOCUMENT)
A settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit brought by a woman who lost her unborn child when former Crestview Police Maj. Joseph Floyd ran into her vehicle with his patrol car.
Laurel Hill city leaders giving up their compensation to pay down debt
LAUREL HILL — The city’s elected leaders will discuss the north county community’s budget during a Jan. 15 workshop at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Crestview man charged with luring child; allegedly traveled for sex
A 31-year-old Crestview man was arrested Jan. 9, after he traveled to Walton County to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old girl named Katie.
Man charged with careless driving for rear-ending bus
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview man was charged with careless driving for hitting the back of a school bus that was loaded with students heading for a basketball game.
Teacher reprimanded, transferred after sexual harassment complaints
Sexual harassment accusations against a high school math teacher have been confirmed following a school district investigation.
Electrical fire damages home
CRESTVIEW — Three fire departments responded to house fire just before midnight, on Tuesday.
"The residents were home at the time," Dave Brown, Battalion Chief of the Crestview Fire Department, said…
EXTENSION CONNECTION: Holly plants in the Florida landscape
The holly genus, Ilex, offers a variety of plants from which to choose.
Sheriff seeks funds to keep deputies in elementary schools
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Sheriff Larry Ashley on Tuesday asked county commissioners to help pay a portion of the $1.5 million needed to keep deputies in every elementary school through the end of …
Volunteer network operates local shelters and soup kitchens
CRESTVIEW — Jimmy James, visiting from Arizona, praised Crestview’s hospitality, friendliness and local cooks’ culinary skills.