CRESTVIEW — It has been more than a year since Crestview shortstop Dakota Dean committed to play college baseball at Louisiana State University. Dean made the commitment official Friday when he signe…
Man blacks out, hits utility pole
A single-vehicle accident that snarled traffic, darkened part of the city and sent a man to the hospital Thursday night was caused by a medical incident, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Bulldog soccer team honors Markos
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview soccer team honored Bulldog soccer player Markos Papadopoulos, who was killed in a car accident in August, Tuesday at Jack Foster Stadium as the Bulldogs opened their home s…
Baker Girl Scouts are recruiting Brownie and Junior members
BAKER — Baker Area Girl Scouts is recruiting 2nd-5th grade girls – Brownies and Juniors. Call 525-9265 or email GSTroop639@gmail.com for details.
CPD on road to accreditation
CRESTVIEW — What he calls his “observation and evaluation phase” almost complete, Police Chief Tony Taylor, who took office in October, is preparing to implement procedural and structural changes he …
‘Shrek: The Musical’ Nov. 19 in Niceville
NICEVILLE — Part romance, part twisted fairy tale, and all irreverent fun for everyone, “Shrek: The Musical” runs 7:30 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. The national touring Broadway show brings …
Annual Harvest Supper draws largest crowd in recent history
LAUREL HILL — Residents of this north county town know the winter holidays are here because the season regularly coincides with the annual community Harvest Supper. A record turnout, surpassing more …
Laurel Hill School iPads proving their worth
LAUREL HILL — With iPad tablet computers integrated into their curriculum, Laurel Hill School’s high school students are a step ahead of their peers in most of the rest of the county. Okaloosa School…
‘The Nutcracker’ Nov. 17 & 18 at arts center
NICEVILLE — The Northwest Florida Ballet will once again grace the stage with visions of dancing sugar plums, graceful snow flurries and magical dolls in its 32nd annual presentation of “The Nutcrack…
Tinseltown lures Crestview senior
CRESTVIEW — One of the entertainment world’s most respected showcases for new talent will star a Crestview High School senior in January — but only if she can raise enough money to fly to Los Angeles…