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…
Florida Chautauqua Theatre plans student acting workshops
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — The Florida Chautauqua Theatre’s spring theatre classes for elementary and middle school students will begin Jan. 14. Students who complete the program will perform in a spring mus…
Teacher reprimanded, transferred after sexual harassment complaints
Sexual harassment accusations against a high school math teacher have been confirmed following a school district investigation.
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.
Laurel Hill council to seek $600,000 grant for road repair
LAUREL HILL — The City Council on Tuesday voted in favor of pursuing a state grant that could give the city up to $600,000 for road repairs.
Volunteer network operates local shelters and soup kitchens
CRESTVIEW — Jimmy James, visiting from Arizona, praised Crestview’s hospitality, friendliness and local cooks’ culinary skills.
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 …
Crestview rally comes up short
CRESTVIEW — Trailing Mosley by 21 points at the start of the fourth quarter Tuesday, the Crestview girls basketball team mounted a fast and furious comeback attempt outscoring the Dolphins 16-4 down …
Baker's Wagner named winner of Taylor Haugen trophy
BAKER — Truth be told, Haley Wagner felt like something was up.
Sharks take bite out of Gators
BAKER — An experienced Port St. Joe boys soccer team flexed its muscle against Baker on Saturday in doubleheader action. The Sharks beat the Gators 6-3 in the first game and won the nightcap 8-0, dro…