Nov 22, 2024
‘Operation Cold Turkey’ nabs nine
Members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section during November conducted an undercover operation targeting adults looking to meet minors online for sexual encounters.
Nov 22, 2024
Baker ranch focuses on food as medicine
Bordered in part by pecan and black walnut trees, as well as a chunk of forest where deer run freely, the 30-acre Triple Strand Ranch in Baker is the grass-covered home of more than 300 pasture-raised animals.
Nov 22, 2024
The Spirit of Christmas descends on the Bush House
Roscoe has one big wish on his list this Christmas: That some kind soul will adopt him and take him to his fur-ever home. But until he leaves his current digs at the Crestview Animal Services shelter, a full house at The Spirit of Christmas is his next wish.
Nov 21, 2024
BREAKING: Gaetz withdraws name from AG consideration
Matt Gaetz will not be the next U.S. Attorney General. The former Congressman, who recently resigned his post as District 1’s representative to prepare for eventual Senate confirmation hearings, has announced that he will withdraw his name from consideration for Attorney General.
Nov 20, 2024
State Rep. Rudman to run for Gaetz’ former US House seat
State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman announced his candidacy for U.S House District 1 Wednesday, Nov. 20. The incumbent State Representative, who recently won reelection, said he is Matt Gaetz’ “natural successor.”
Nov 20, 2024
Ponder confirmed as NWF State College’s new president
On Jan. 2, former District 5 Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder will begin serving as Northwest Florida State College’s new president.
Nov 20, 2024
School District celebrates milestone
The Okaloosa County School District on Tuesday held its oath of office ceremony and annual organizational meeting, marking an important milestone for district leadership.
Nov 20, 2024
Crestview officials aim to lower duck count at Twin Hills Park
City of Crestview officials continue to form a strategy to decrease the high number of problematic ducks, including potentially killing many of the invasive Muscovy ducks, that have long been synonymous with the city’s popular Twin Hills Park, 100 N. Hathaway St.
Nov 19, 2024
Blocker, battling health issues, to resign from the City Council
Joe Blocker plans to leave the Crestview City Council, on which he has served since 2013.
Nov 19, 2024
Cox and Palmer join, and Mixon rejoins, the County Commission
Newly elected District 3 Okaloosa County Commissioner Sherri Cox and District 5 Commissioner Drew Palmer began serving their first four-year terms on the commission and re-elected District 1 Commissioner Paul Mixon started serving his second term this morning.