CRESTVIEW — With the snip of a red ribbon, the University of Florida/IFAS Okaloosa County Extension service’s days of operating from a cramped, outdated former fairgrounds shed are officially over. E…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Seasons change in sports and in life
My desk is a little less sloppy today, as it is that time of the fall I always dread: the end of football season.
Crestview closed out the regular season Friday against Niceville and Baker travels t…
Early voters turn out in droves
CRESTVIEW — Lines stretched out of the library lobby, across the portico and down the sidewalk Saturday morning as several area residents took a sunny fall day to vote on the early voting period’s la…
Okaloosa economic leader resigns
FORT WALTON BEACH — After more than 15 years as president of the Okaloosa County Economic Development Council, Larry Sassano has resigned to accept the top spot at the regional Florida’s Great Northw…
Crestview man charged in connection with meth lab
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview man is charged with child abuse and trafficking in methamphetamine.
Okaloosa County Master Gardener recognized for landscape knowledge
CRESTVIEW —Okaloosa County Master Gardener Bill Buckellew won the Personal Communications Award at the 32nd Annual Florida Master Gardener Continued Training Conference on Oct. 3. Okaloosa County res…
Holt man arrested on meth trafficking and possession
HOLT — On Nov. 1, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Investigators and deputies arrested 54-year old Terry Warren of 4001 Log Lake Road, Holt, on an active Bay County warrant. Prior to that arrest, investigat…
Morris, Adams to be sentenced for racketeering, money laundering
PENSACOLA — Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris, who tearfully pleaded no contest to state charges of racketeering and money laundering on Feb. 4, 2010, finally will be sentenced today for …
Wedding ceremony for Beitler and Grant Nov. 6 at Twin Hills Park
CRESTVIEW — Shawna Marie Beitler and Kenneth Tyrone Grant Jr. will wed Nov. 6 at the Twin Hills Park gazebo in Crestview.
Car catches fire Friday night in Crestview (slideshow, video)
CRESTVIEW — An SUV caught fire about 6:30p.m. in the northbound lanes of State Road 85 near the intersection of P.J. Adams Parkway Friday night.