Jul 22, 2024
Fulfilling the Gospel by feeding the hungry
In Matthew 25:35, Jesus told the Disciples, “I was hungry, and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me something.”
Later in the passage, the Disciples asked Jesus when they saw Him hungry or thirsty. Christ’s answer is found in Matt 25:40 when he said, “I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!”
Jul 19, 2024
Niceville businessman to serve on the School Board
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Brett Hinely, of Niceville, to the Okaloosa County School Board.
Jul 19, 2024
Drug Task Force arrests two Crestview-area residents
Two Crestview-area residents were arrested on Thursday after officers executing a narcotics’ search warrant reportedly found a firearm, cocaine packaged for distribution, and additional evidence of narcotics distribution at a home on Starmount Drive.
Jul 19, 2024
FAA issues ‘global ground stop’
The FAA has issued a global ground stop due to the widespread information technology outage, officials at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport announced earlier this morning.
Jul 19, 2024
Reserve special operations wing welcomes new commander
The 919th Special Operations Wing hosted a change of command ceremony recently ushering in a new era for the leadership for one of the most combat-decorated units in the command.
Jul 17, 2024
Man in country illegally charged with sexual battery of 14-year-old
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Honduran man in the country illegally with sexual battery on a 14-year-old girl, according to a press release from OCSO.
Jul 17, 2024
County EMS maintains top heartcare status
For the 10th year in a row, the Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Medical Services Division has received the “Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold” achievement by the America Heart Association for excellence in delivering rapid care for heart attack and stroke victims.
Jul 17, 2024
District 3 Commissioner contenders share views on county growth
Five candidates are striving to fill the District 3 Okaloosa County Commission seat currently held by Nathan Boyles, who is not seeking a fourth four-year term.
Jul 17, 2024
Deputies capture suspect hiding in foliage
Joshua Douglas, who had active warrants for fleeing and eluding, possession of a controlled substance, resisting without violence, and driving on a suspended license, reportedly ran from Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies into the woods near Summertime Drive in Holt on Tuesday.
Jul 17, 2024
General Conley takes command of Air Force Special Operations Command
Hurlburt Field –Lt. Gen. Michael Conley assumed command of Air Force Special Operations Command from Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind in a change of command ceremony at the Freedom Hangar on July 2.