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- Area builders consult utilities, analysts on energy efficient homes
- By BRIAN HUGHES | brianh@crestviewbulletin.com
- Brent Acree, co-owner of Watree Homes, nervously watched as Todd Trusty, a home energy rater and owner of Energy Services, Inc., conducted a blower test on the ductwork in Watree’s newest house in Crestview. The house was designed to meet Gulf ... Full story

- The time to plant summer flowers is now
- By PAULA KELLEY | paulak@crestviewbulletin.com
- On an already warm 87-degree morning, Jennifer Oliver walked the plant beds of her family's nursery in Holt to talk about what Crestview residents and the surrounding areas can plant now for a beautiful summer garden.
"This is a great time of year t... Full story
- HUBBUB: What people in North Okaloosa County are talking about
- From staff reports
- Gov. Scott vetoes $1.5 million for Crestview FAMU
Cronyism or an attempt by Scott to gain revenge against FAMU and its president.
On code enforcement in Crestview
Can anyone in the city of Crestview explain why there is only one person han... Full story
- A highway for heroes
- JUSTIN HEINZE / Daily News
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- Commissioners crack down on TDC spending
- KARI C. BARLOW / Daily News
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- Attorney, former Okaloosa County sheriff dies
- By BRIAN HUGHES | brianh@crestviewbulletin.com
- Former Okaloosa County sheriff and state legislator Ferrin Campbell Sr. passed away Saturday morning. An attorney by profession, he died after an extended illness. He was 88 years old.
After graduating from Laurel Hill School, Campbell served in Wor... Full story
- Health department, vets sponsor $10 rabies clinics Saturday
- Special to the News Bulletin
- The Okaloosa County Health Department and the Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society have partnered to offer walk-in rabies vaccinations for $10 this Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to noon.
The vaccinations are for dogs, cats and ferrets. It ... Full story

- Students raise funds for Baker School sculpture
- By BRIAN HUGHES | brianh@crestviewbulletin.com
- The Baker School Gators will soon have a life-sized sculpture of their “Gator” mascot on their campus. Student leaders are spearheading efforts to purchase the bronze alligator and are selling engraved bricks and tiles to fund the centerp... Full story

- Okaloosa Extension highlights new USDA nutrition guidelines
- By BRIAN HUGHES | brianh@crestviewbulletin.com
- Brenda Smith, Food and Nutrition program assistant at the University of Florida/IFAS Okaloosa County Extension office, minced no words while introducing the government’s new “My Plate” nutrition guidelines. The program replaces the ... Full story

- STEM-ulating fun at Baker School
- By BRIAN HUGHES | brianh@crestviewbulletin.com
- There were some unusual phenomena at Baker School Tuesday during Family S.T.E.M. Night. Paper clips hovered in mid air, pierced plastic bags didn’t leak, tossed eggs didn’t break, volcanoes erupted, and kids chatted to each other over a p... Full story