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Mar 23, 2022

Legacy of Laurel Hill student continues

Six months after her death, the legacy of a Laurel Hill student lives on.

In middle school, Hailey Rose Thale began what would become known as Hailey’s Closet.

Mar 17, 2022

Schools close Friday ahead of severe storms

All Okaloosa County schools are closed Friday ahead of an enhanced risk for severe storms.
Mar 17, 2022

Okaloosa County Offers $1.5 Million to Non-Profits Through ARPA Funding

As part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners has approved $1.5 million in State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to respond to the public health emergency with respect to COVID–19 and to address its negative economic impacts.

In acknowledgment of the significant challenges which non-profits have faced and in recognition of the critical services that they provide, the county will accept ARPA funding applications from eligible non-profit organizations beginning Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Mar 17, 2022

Facility to bring more reptiles to Emerald Coast Zoo

The Emerald Coast Zoo will soon be adding a new reptile house to its facility. The zoo, which is home to numerous species of reptiles, will be adding giant pythons, anacondas, a king cobra, and the six venomous snakes of Florida, among others.
Mar 17, 2022

Crestview Sister City Program prepares for French visitors coming in April

Having guests over can sometimes be difficult to prepare for. What to cook, what to do, and where they will stay can be problematic questions. These questions can become even more complex when there is a language barrier.
Mar 17, 2022

Crossing guard receives “Lifesaving Award”

Crestview crossing guard Mackenzi Holliday was presented with a special lifesaving award at the Crestview City Council meeting Monday evening by Mayor J.B. Whitten and police chief Stephen McCosker.
Crestview Animal Control Officer
Mar 11, 2022

Crestview Animal Control Service ready to serve

With over 150 calls taken, the City of Crestview’s Animal Control Service is full steam ahead with Officer Kathryn Healey at the helm.
NOMC supplies
Mar 11, 2022

North Okaloosa Medical Center provides supplies for Ukraine

With less than 24-hours’ notice, North Okaloosa Medical Center was the first hospital in the Panhandle to be able to round up a conference room table full of medical supplies after a desperate call from the Ukrainian wife of a local surgeon, Olga, on behalf of her friends and family in Ukraine. 
Mar 3, 2022

School crossing guard saves Crestview student’s life

Around 8 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Mackenzie Holliday, one of Crestview Police Department’s school crossing guards’ quick reaction saved a student’s life. Holliday, and counterpart Eric Marshall, man a portion of Hwy 85 each morning and afternoon for those walking to and from a local elementary school.
Feb 25, 2022

City making plans for new TDC funds

The Crestview City Council gave the go-ahead last week to submit a proposal for the future use of bed tax funds from the Tourist Development Council. The funds will be new to the north end of the county, which began collecting bed tax money after voters approved the move in the 2021 October election.
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