Okaloosa County Commissioners have approved a plan that could more than triple the staff tasked with marketing the area as a top vacation destination.
The board on Tuesday unanimously signed off on…
Crestview church cancels discussions on gay Christians
CRESTVIEW — More than 100 residents attended the first of three planned forums on same-sex attracted Christians, but a local church has canceled the remainder.
The Rev. Michael Precht, First United…
Okaloosa sheriff's office names 2015 Deputy of the Year
SHALIMAR — An officer noted for his "willingness to serve" is the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Year for services rendered in 2015.
On Thursday, Feb. 4, Deputy Travis Topolski rece…
Flood warning issued for Shoal River
CRESTVIEW — A minor flood warning is in effect for the Shoal River near Crestview.
Website accuweather.com — based on information from the US National Weather Service — states the warning is in fo…
Woodlands Urology opens new Crestview location
CRESTVIEW — Woodlands Medical Specialists' Crestview Urology team has moved to the Physicians Medical Plaza.
Their new address is 550 W. Redstone Ave., Suite 410.
See http://woodlandsmed.com/urol…
Crestview cold weather shelters set to open
CRESTVIEW — Weather shelters in Crestview will be available 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., Feb. 4-7, when temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, at the following Crestview churches.
•Thursdays: Community …
Eglin chapel changes office hours
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Effective Feb. 8, the Eglin Chapel, 202 N. 8th St., will begin new office hours due to current U.S. Air Force requirements and to allow more chaplains and chaplain assistants …
3 things to do this weekend in Northwest Florida
Here's a list of upcoming events for Crestview, Okaloosa and Northwest Florida residents.
Crestview's McClain, Flavors make college choices official (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Marquis McClain and Marcus Flavors didn’t plan to both wear bow ties.
The only thing Flavors told his Crestview football teammate was he’d look “clean” Wednesday.
So the Auburn commit…
Laurel Hill Arts & Heritage Festival seeks artists, vendors
LAUREL HILL — The Laurel Hill Arts and Heritage Festival seeks artists, craftsmen, folkways demonstrators, historic re-enactors, honey farmers, jams and jellies producers, and vintage car owners to e…