Shae Bonifacio shows her U.S. Certificate of Naturalization after taking the Oath of Allegiance on Aug. 13 in Montgomery, Alabama. (Photo courtesy of Shae Bonifacio)
Unlike in her homeland of the Philippines, the United States has diverse cultures and offers many career opportunities, says city of Crestview Digital Media Specialist and new U.S. citizen Shae Bonifacio.
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Crestview sets meeting to choose new councilmember
City of Crestview officials have scheduled a special City Council meeting for 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, to interview candidates and choose who will replace Joe Blocker in the Precinct 1 council seat.
Shark attack survivor, Lulu Gribbin, reunites with air medical crew who helped save her life
Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old shark attack survivor, came back to the Emerald Coast to meet some of the people who helped save her life this past June.
Crestview to help control animals in Laurel Hill
The city of Crestview will provide interim emergency animal services for the city of Laurel Hill, the Crestview City Council recently agreed.
Woman dies in Baker house fire
A 68-year-old woman named Jeanette Barrow died after being unable to escape a fully involved house fire in Baker on Sunday afternoon, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
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Historic and patriotic print returns to Okaloosa County
“Keep Faith” – print No. 1,305 of the 2,420 in existence – has come home to Okaloosa County, county Supervisor of Elections Office officials said today on Facebook.
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Cousins sharing wisdom with Hoboes basketball
They say being on a team is like having a family.
Between all the road trips, late practices and team meals, basketball teams can get very close.
Congrats to our Athletes of the Week!
Shark attack survivor, Lulu Gribbin, reunites with air medical crew who helped save her life
Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old shark attack survivor, came back to the Emerald Coast to meet some of the people who helped save her life this past June.
Backpack Buddies delivering hope in Okaloosa County
As recently as 2021, 12.3% of children in Okaloosa County were faced with food insecurity.
Shana Lawson is hoping to change that.
Air Force veteran: ‘With prayer, all things are possible’
Retired Air Force Col. Michele Shelton says her life-guiding mantra is “CP4,” which stands for character, passion, pride, perseverance, and personal responsibility.
Backpack Buddies delivering hope in Okaloosa County
As recently as 2021, 12.3% of children in Okaloosa County were faced with food insecurity.
Shana Lawson is hoping to change that.
Air Force veteran: ‘With prayer, all things are possible’
Retired Air Force Col. Michele Shelton says her life-guiding mantra is “CP4,” which stands for character, passion, pride, perseverance, and personal responsibility.