Mayor David Cadle has proclaimed October National Italian American Heritage Month in Crestview. Among observances, the local Order Sons of Italy lodge is hosting its annual pasta dinner.

Richard A. Capozzola Lodge President Thomas Hughes Sr. said Cadle's proclamation followed Gov. Rick Scott's statewide proclamation.

"Ties of Italy to America date back to Italian explorer and geographer Amerigo Vespucci, the namesake of this country," Cadle stated in his proclamation.

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