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May 28, 2025

New statues to be unveiled at Women Veterans Day event

Okaloosa County will hold the Third Annual Women Veterans Day ceremony at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center.
May 28, 2025

Council to discuss clerk’s handling of public records’ requests

The Crestview City Council plans to complete a “performance improvement plan” for City Clerk Maryanne Girard in light of numerous complaints about her handling of public records’ requests.
May 28, 2025
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Recruiters vital to mission success

In today’s operational environment, mission success demands more than just advanced technology or cutting-edge aircraft. It requires people who are trained and capable of carrying out very complex tasks. 

The Air Force Reserve plays a pivotal role in ensuring America’s ability to fly, fight, and win by recruiting, training, and retaining a ready and lethal force of warriors committed to defending our nation.

May 27, 2025
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Friends group donates picnic tables to the Crestview Library

Thanks to the hard work and generosity of the nonprofit Friends of the Crestview Library, library patrons have three new places to sit outside while reading their favorite book.
May 23, 2025
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Deputies stop scammer from selling stolen car

A traffic stop conducted today by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies led to the arrest of a Niceville man driving a stolen car that was about to be sold.
May 22, 2025
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Pup Stop brings healing to humans and animals in Baker

Saving With Soul Pet Rescue is ‘making miracles happen every day.’ The nonprofit group owns the Pup Stop in Baker, which specializes in small dog adoptions and rescue.
May 22, 2025

Fuel tank project continues at Laurel Hill’s only gas station

Fuel service that was recently halted so an underground fuel tank project could proceed at Laurel Hill’s lone gas station reportedly might return in early June.
May 21, 2025

World’s largest lionfish tourney removes over 20K invasive species

Destin-Fort Walton Beach experienced another successful Emerald Coast Open and Lionfish Festival with the removal of more than 20,000 lionfish and plenty of lionfish-inspired dishes, music and informational booths for the public to enjoy at the 2025 event.
May 21, 2025

The county’s mosquito war is underway

Employees of the Okaloosa County Mosquito Control Program began conducting mosquito spraying throughout the county, excluding federal and state-owned land, on Monday.
May 21, 2025
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Laurel Hill Arts and Heritage Festival is June 7

It was festival time in Laurel Hill. As Mildred Campbell laid out multiple pots of various native plants she’d raised, Tracy Curenton, with the assistance of her brother, Mark, and cousin, Janet Twitty, was setting up a books-and-DVDs sale.
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