Nov 5, 2024
County hires firm to design new jail
The firm that advised Okaloosa County officials to replace, rather than expand, the county courthouse in Crestview will design and plan the future county jail, which might have up to 2,000 beds and an up to $75 million construction cost.
Nov 5, 2024
The history of honoring our veterans
Veteran’s Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide, and the United States takes November 11 as seriously as any other; with roughly 18 million veterans in the U.S., it’s important to honor those keeping our country, our allies, and civilians safe.
Nov 4, 2024
County breaks ground on $40.8M wastewater treatment plant
Officials broke ground on Friday on the Shoal River Ranch Water Reclamation Facility, which is expected to be completed in late 2026.
Nov 4, 2024
Leadership in Blue: Formal graduation returns for Airman Leadership School
Eglin Air Force Base — Dress blues, brightly colored ribbons, mirror-shined shoes and polished chrome sparkled as the formal Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony returned Oct. 17 for the first time in seven years.
Nov 4, 2024
Dollar General Market opens in Blackman
The new Dollar General Market in Blackman, north of Baker, is now open, Dollar General officials announced today.
Nov 4, 2024
All In Credit Union Awards $501,600 in Grants
All In Credit Union is giving local charities a reason to be thankful this holiday season by awarding $501,600 to 30 charitable organizations as part of its annual holiday tradition. This is the seventh consecutive year All In has donated grants to community organizations. This year the Credit Union committed to double the donations to organizations that positively impact their communities.
Nov 1, 2024
NAS Whiting Field announced as winner for 2024 National Gold Medal Award
MILTON – The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department as the Grand Plaque Recipient for the 2024 National Gold Medal Award, Excellence in Park and Recreation Management in the Armed Forces Category.
Oct 31, 2024
FLHSMV reminds Floridians to stay safe this Halloween
Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and our division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) remind everyone participating in Halloween festivities to prioritize safety while gearing up for some spooky fun and exciting activities!
Oct 29, 2024
Proposed north Crestview subdivision would have nearly 500 homes
City of Crestview officials recently received a development application for a proposed 475-lot subdivision that, with final approval, would stand south of Old Bethel Road and not far west of Davidson Middle School and Crestview High School.
Oct 29, 2024
Councilmember on Crestview’s baby box: ‘To God be the glory’
God put all the pieces into place for Crestview to have a Safe Haven Baby Box, City Councilwoman Cynthia Brown said at Monday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the life-saving initiative.