Jul 22, 2025
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday approaches
Florida’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Friday, Aug. 1 and ends on Sunday, Aug. 31.
Jul 17, 2025
Sports complex price tag stuns Crestview officials
After finding out its huge, estimated total cost, Crestview City Council members are backing away from pursuing the construction of a major city sports complex.
Jul 17, 2025
American Airlines to offer daily flights from VPS to Miami
On Friday, Dec. 19, American Airlines will begin offering daily nonstop flights from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Miami International Airport (MIA).
Jul 16, 2025
Site lists Crestview, Milton among top budget-friendly cities for retirees
The Hub City and Milton are among 13 of “the best Florida cities where you can retire within your budget,” according to a recent article on the website, financebuzz.com.
Jun 30, 2025
Destin gains more beach
More public beach access in Destin is coming soon thanks to a partnership between the Okaloosa County Commission, the city of Destin and the Trust for Public Land.
Jun 16, 2025
Ham Radio Field Day is coming to Spanish Trail Park
Anyone who would like to become a ham radio operator or see how the North Okaloosa Amateur Radio Club supports Okaloosa County is invited to attend the club’s annual Ham Radio Field Day.
May 27, 2025
Friends group donates picnic tables to the Crestview Library
Thanks to the hard work and generosity of the nonprofit Friends of the Crestview Library, library patrons have three new places to sit outside while reading their favorite book.
May 9, 2025
Baker Block Museum to host the Baker Arts Festival
Art and craft vendors, live music, and tasty food will highlight the Fourth Annual Baker Arts Festival, which is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17.
Sep 27, 2024
Festival of the Arts to feature more than 100 artists
The 29th annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Festival of the Arts, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 in Destin.
Aug 25, 2022
Okaloosa Health Department provides monkeypox vaccine
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) is providing the JYNNEOS vaccine for smallpox/monkeypox by appointment only to people with certain risk factors. To schedule an appointment people should call 850-833-9246.