The Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office provided the following crime reports for publication.
Category: news
Experts offer tips to keep weight down for the holidays
CRESTVIEW — An increasing number of Okaloosa County residents are overweight or obese, according to the county health department.
Some Okaloosa officials leery of restricting swimmers in Gulf
Under proposed changes to the law governing county parks, beachgoers would be prohibited from swimming more than 300 feet from shore. Also included is a ban on swimming, diving, surfing or watercraft…
Crestview roller rink receives facelift
CRESTVIEW — A whirl of lights from the disco ball, dancing lasers and the beat of Michael Jackson heralded an Old School Night at SkateTopia. The community’s newest family-friendly venue opened Dec. …
New Fla. law permits headlight flashing warnings
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Flashing your headlights to alert oncoming drivers that police are lurking on the roadside ahead will no longer be illegal in Florida, though a lawyer who has represented tic…
Compensation email scam making rounds in Okaloosa
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office wants residents to beware of a fraud that recently targeted someone in a traffic incident.
Farmers face Feb. 4 deadline for agriculture census
CRESTVIEW — As 2013 gets underway, north Okaloosa County farmers are preparing to file required Census of Agriculture reports.
Crestview students donate to classmates in need
CRESTVIEW — Several students will return to school Jan. 7 refreshed from winter break and from knowing some families have financial relief because of their efforts.
CHECK IT OUT: Customer appreciation coming next month
February is Crestview Public Library Customer Appreciation Month! This is when the director and staff members show how much we appreciate our patrons.
Motorcyclists gather for a cause
CRESTVIEW — Families First has $3,000 and some 250 toys that can make needy Hub City children’s Christmases more cheerful after the 14th annual Run for the Toys.