Oct 3, 2024
Festival to aid childhood cancer research
Phinley Phest, which will honor the memory of the late Phinley Huisken and raise money for childhood cancer research, is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Eagle’s Nest at Blackwater, 4927 Antioch Road, Crestview.
Oct 3, 2024
Okaloosa County one step closer to acquiring historic ship, creating world’s largest artificial reef
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a contingent contract on Oct. 1 that is the next step in acquiring the historic SS United States and converting the historic ocean liner into the world’s largest artificial reef.
Oct 2, 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.
Oct 2, 2024
Robins fire department, WR-ALC join for confined space rescue training
Robins Air Force Base, Ga. — The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and 778th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services team joined for confined space rescue training at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 18, 2024.
Oct 1, 2024
Military leaders learn communication tactics at Triad Summit
Dover Air Force BASE, Del. — Communication is a concept that can be both simple and difficult, whether it be verbal or nonverbal, a person’s intent can be clouded. In the military, a squadron’s ability to complete the mission could hinge on its leaders’ success in communicating with each other properly.
Sep 27, 2024
Drug bust in Crestview
Three people were arrested on Thursday after the execution of a narcotics search warrant at 663 Lee Ave. in Crestview by members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Multi-Agency Drug Task Force.
Sep 27, 2024
Mayor’s talk will focus on city government operations
Every day, Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten and City Council members receive emails, phone calls, and Facebook messages with requests to do things that are not the city government’s responsibility.
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.
Sep 27, 2024
FPL grants will boost classrooms
Florida Power & Light Co. is awarding five eligible Florida schools $50,000 classroom makeover grants as part of its continued commitment to STEM education.
Sep 26, 2024
OCSO members head east to provide post-storm aid
Similar to their efforts after previous major storms, members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office are gearing up to help their fellow Floridians recover from Hurricane Helene.