Jul 2, 2025
May Day participants say part of the event had too many cops
The heavy police presence during the latter hours of the recent May Day celebration in Crestview was needed to try to keep revelers safe, city Police Chief Steve McCosker told attendees of a post-May Day town hall meeting on Tuesday.
Jul 1, 2025
Board confirms appointment of new growth management director
For the first time in nearly 20 years, Okaloosa County has a new growth management director.
Jul 1, 2025
C&C Asian Market brings good food and culture to Crestview
Chun Chun Chan Goodson credits her love of food and cooking to her time when she was a nurse in Hong Kong.
Along with being in internalized medicine in hospitals, Chan Goodson also worked as a home health nurse.
Jul 1, 2025
Authorities capture murder suspect
A fugitive accused of murdering a Fort Walton Beach-area man in early 2021 is now in custody, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office officials said today in a news release.
Jul 1, 2025
County recognizes heroic EMT
Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Technician Jessica Freitas has received the county’s H.E.R.O. Award for disarming and helping a distraught woman in Mary Esther.
Jun 30, 2025
New bill shields elected officials’ information
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that creates a public-records exemption to prevent the release of home addresses and telephone numbers of legislators, members of Congress and numerous other elected officials.
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 27, 2025
Historic peanut stand sticks with tradition
Only green peanuts were sold in the first six years of business for Jon Kelley’s Peanuts.
Jun 26, 2025
Healing Hoof Steps provides comfort for Crestview residents
Healing Hoof Steps CEO Narissa Jenkins grew up in Fort Walton Beach with a military family.
Her father was a combat search veteran who served in weather reconnaissance operations during the Vietnam War and met Jenkins’ mom in Thailand.
Jun 26, 2025
Deputies are recognized for their heroism
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Caden Downing today was awarded the Medal of Merit for exceptional bravery, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to duty during a high-risk incident on April 30.