Taylor Nelson achieved one of his lifelong goals when he graduated with the Crestview High School Class of 2012. Less than a week later, he died of complications of several diseases, including cystic…
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Eglin's Haul Road gate closing in November
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Haul Road gate will close after Nov. 4.
Crestview High celebrates Hispanic culture (VIDEO)
In a swirl of colorful native dress, festive displays of cultural artifacts and Hispanic groceries, and amid the aroma of south-of-the-border cuisine, the Crestview High School cafeteria transformed …
Crestview restaurant robbed again; police seek information
CRESTVIEW — Jin Jin’s Chinese Restaurant, 642 South Ferdon Blvd., was robbed last night, police said.
Exchange Club sponsors Veterans Day flag display
CRESTVIEW — In honor of our local military veterans, a field of flags will rise before Crestview High School in time for Veterans Day. The Crestview Exchange Club’s annual project presents individual…
Two women among those who cope in Alzheimer's support group
CRESTVIEW — Alzheimer's Family Services, a non-profit organization, has given assistance and support for families with loved ones who have Alzheimer's. AFS, a Covenant Hospice affiliate, also runs me…
Crestview church features pumpkin patch running through Oct. 31
CRESTVIEW — Wesley Academy's pre-kindergarten class was the first group of students to visit a pumpkin patch at St. Mark's United Methodist Church on Wednesday.
Downtown parking lot expected to be finished ahead of schedule
After several years of false starts and setbacks, construction on a downtown parking lot is underway. Having cleared the land, earlier this week, a crew from DeFuniak Springs-based Utilities Solution…
Crestview man arrested on sexual battery charges
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges of sexual battery on a victim over age 12 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor against Crestview resident Lyle Franklin Forrest Jr.
Elections supervisor offers synopses of constitutional amendments
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux said he sympathizes with voters befuddled by summaries for 11 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution that appear on the Nov. 6 ba…