TALLAHASSEE — Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran recently recognized 103 of Florida’s highest-achieving 11th grade STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students at the 2019 Su…
High School Sports Review: Rocky Bayou Track
NICEVILLE — Rocky Bayou had many talented runners on their track team this year.
Eighth- grader Mori McCain finished as the runner-up in the 200 meter competition during the district championship, …
High School Sports Review: Baker girls' cross country
BAKER — The Baker girls' cross country team started the championship meets on a fast note.
The team won the Region 1A, District 1A championship.
Baker’s top eight runners during the meet were May…
What’s bugging you?
I love summer; going to the beach, snorkeling, kayaking and grilling in the backyard. But summer comes with its own share of challenges. One of my least favorite summer guests are bugs. The list of b…
Phones are more sophisticated — and more expensive
Buying a new cellphone is not near the fun it once was, since we now pay for them ourselves. A new cellphone can set one back hundreds of dollars or more.
Most people buy a new phone and pay a mont…
Crestview sets first Family Movie Night
CRESTVIEW — Local families heading to the first film of the city’s new free monthly Family Movie Night will also get to see the innovative efforts of facilities management staff in the Public Service…
CARL HIAASEN: Parkland deputy must be haunted by decision
When rampages like the Parkland shooting occur, a scorching torrent of emotions washes over each victim’s family.
WALTER E. WILLIAMS: How to create conflict
We are living in a time of increasing domestic tension. Some of it stems from the presidency of Donald Trump. Another part of it is various advocacy groups on both sides of the political spectrum dem…
GATHERINGS
CRESTVIEW — Here is the latest information on area club meetings in Northwest Florida.
MONDAYS
ADULT CHESS CLUB: The Crestview library hosts the Adult Chess Club 5-8 p.m. Monday evenings. Play…
Chamber Installation Dinner scheduled for June 25
Crestview Area Chamber's annual Installation Dinner will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. June 25 at the Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive. Join in to thank past year's president, Robyn Helt…