Dec 22, 2023
A legacy of healing
Crestview primary care physician Dr. Abdul Mir, whose practice is known for its family-like atmosphere, is retiring after serving patients in the Hub City for 44 years.
Today is his last day of work at the East Redstone Avenue office he’s had since 1979. Mir, who was the 11th doctor to ever start at the North Okaloosa Medical Center, has been telling his patients in recent months about his plans to retire.
Dec 21, 2023
Sheriff provides results of Baker School ‘swatting’ investigation
Fourteen-year-old Landyn Whittington of Baker is “a local delinquent” who was involved with the Nov. 3 “swatting” or bogus call about an armed individual preparing to start a mass shooting at Baker School, Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden said today.
Dec 20, 2023
Hub City’s New Year’s Eve bash to include live music, fireworks
The city of Crestview’s New Year’s Eve Bash is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, on Main Street.
The overall celebration, which will usher in 2024 with live music, food, adult beverages, and fireworks, is free and open to people of all ages.
Dec 20, 2023
Extension Office hopes biofuel crop prospers in Baker
Jennifer Bearden looks forward to seeing the outcome of a newly planted local plot of carinata, or Ethiopian mustard, which is a biofuel crop used in jet fuel.
Dec 19, 2023
DeSantis looks to address rising homeowners insurance costs
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed “Focus on Florida’s Future” budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 includes initiatives to reduce the cost of homeowners insurance and strengthen the state’s property insurance market.
Dec 19, 2023
Deck the Paws: Volunteers needed to bring tail-wagging cheers
The Pet Welfare adoption center seeks compassionate volunteers to care for pets in need this holiday season.
Dec 18, 2023
Elder Services to expand services
The nonprofit Elder Services of Okaloosa County home health care agency recently was awarded Older Americans Act grant funding that will allow the agency to provide more services for the next six years.
Dec 15, 2023
DeSantis’ proposed budget strengthens state’s commitment to abused and neglected children
Tallahassee – Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his Focus on Florida’s Future budget, demonstrating continued support for Florida’s abused, neglected, and abandoned children.
Dec 15, 2023
New school safety mapping system could save lives
By the end of this school year, a new school safety mapping system that aims to improve responses to emergencies such as active-shooter incidents could be fully implemented for the Okaloosa County School District.
Dec 15, 2023
From sunrise past sunset: a day with CMSAF Bass
Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (AFNS) – Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and consequently, works a demanding schedule providing direction for the enlisted force and representing their interests. One of the many ways Bass fulfills this duty to Airmen is by traveling across the globe visiting Air Force installations, delivering guidance and sparking dialogue in the enlisted force.