CRESTVIEW — Local organizations are invited to Florida’s 500th birthday bash next year. Viva Florida 500 commemorates the settling of America’s first European communities five centuries ago and local…
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State plan sets goals for students based on race, ethnicity
FORT WALTON BEACH — Educating children can be a tricky business and that has never been more evident as many, including the governor, criticize the newest course set for Florida students.
Former TDC director bought car with county funds
FORT WALTON BEACH — Before the $710,000 yacht and the $747,000 home in Destin, former Okaloosa County TDC director Mark Bellinger had a Porsche.
Skaters could get a Crestview park
CRESTVIEW — The city’s skating fraternity could be Ollying, tail sliding and grinding in a city-run skateboard park if preliminary research by Public Works Director Wayne Steele bears fruit. Steele p…
Proposed charter vote is moot
After more than three years of effort to create a revised city charter and bring it before voters, an administrative error necessitated the city council voting to repeal the ordinance that placed the…
Blue Jean Ball nets $28k for Covenant Hospice (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Covenant Hospice has $28,000 extra that can cover various end-of-life care services after its Blue Jean Ball surpassed fundraising expectations, Lill Jennings, development specialist, sai…
Guardians of the Ribbon bring pink fire truck to town (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — People notice when Jaime McPhilomy wheels his vehicle into town. As a volunteer with the Jacksonville chapter of the nationwide Guardians of the Ribbon, the firefighter brought “Chase,” a…
NOFD commissioners table chief's removal, discuss policy
CRESTVIEW — The North Okaloosa Fire Department board of commissioners on Thursday again tabled a decision to remove Fire Chief Ed Cutler. The decision came after the board discussed making changes to…
Crestview council releases agenda
CRESTVIEW — The city of Crestview submitted the following agenda for its next meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at City Hall.
Holcombe found guilty in bonus kickback scheme
PENSACOLA — Randall Holcombe, assistant director of administrative service for corrupt former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris, was found guilty Thursday of racketeering and grand theft.