With the theme "Moonlight and Melodies," the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce's third annual Wine Gala proved a popular event, with more than 200 people turning out for the event, hosted this year …
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Squirrel season opens Oct. 13 on private Okaloosa land
Gray squirrel season opens Oct. 13 throughout Florida on private lands. The daily bag limit is 12 gray squirrels. In previous years, the squirrel season opened in early November. Last spring, however…
Gators Homecoming Parade is Oct. 12
The 2012-13 Baker Gator Homecoming Parade is at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 and starts on 14th Street in Baker. Students will be released from Baker School at 1:30 p.m. that day.
Boy Scouts set Nov. 10 clay shoot
A clay shoot to benefit the Boy Scouts of America begins at 9 a.m. Nov. 10 at Shoal River Sporting Clays and Shooting Center, 3985 E. U.S. Highway 90, Crestview. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., with a …
Squirrel season opens Oct. 13 on private Okaloosa property
Gray squirrel season opens Oct. 13 throughout Florida on private lands. The daily bag limit is 12 gray squirrels. In previous years, the squirrel season opened in early November. Last spring, however…
Library celebrates freedom to read
What does Mark Twain have in common with J.K. Rowling? Works by both authors have been banned at one time or another from American libraries. This week the Crestview Public Library observes Banned Bo…
Homecoming parade paints town red and white (VIDEO)
The Crestview High JROTC and the Big Red Machine led a Homecoming parade featuring football players, business supporters, school clubs and beauty queens in poofy taffeta gowns perched on convertible …
Laurel Hill to discuss water bill transaction fees
LAUREL HILL —The City Council tonight will discuss lowering the transaction fee for water bill payments to $2.75. Since this summer, residents have been able to pay using a debit or credit card for a…
Banned Books Week is Sept. 30 – Oct. 6
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Freedom to Read celebration, otherwise known as Banned Books Week. The American Library Association began this annual event in response to concerns about …
Deputies take back unwanted, unused prescription drugs
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office hopes fewer unwanted prescription drugs are on bathroom shelves and affecting the water system after its drug “take-back” event on Saturday.