Sep 19, 2024
Pitzer starts new role as Rudman’s aide
Baker resident Keri Pitzer, who came in second place in the August primary election’s tight District 3 Okaloosa County Commissioner race, has started a new role.
Sep 18, 2024
County adopts FY ’25 budget
At its public hearing on Tuesday in Shalimar, the Okaloosa County Commission unanimously agreed to adopt the final countywide tax rate and final budget for fiscal year 2025.
Sep 18, 2024
Okaloosa County to buy massive property in Baker
The $6 million purchase of almost 300 acres of land in Baker for tourism and community recreational purposes received the Okaloosa County Commission’s unanimous approval Tuesday.
Sep 18, 2024
Renovated library opens at Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin Air Force Base — The Eglin Community Library re-opened Aug. 27 after a $230,000 refresh project which began in March 2023.
Sep 18, 2024
Duke Field Reservists play vital role in Northern Viking 2024 exercise
KEFLAVIK, Iceland — A team of Reservists from Duke Field, Florida, demonstrated the versatility of the C-146A Wolfhound aircraft while supporting joint and NATO forces during Exercise Northern Viking 2024 in Keflavik, Iceland, Aug. 26 – Sept. 4, 2024.
Sep 17, 2024
Crestview moves closer to finalizing new budget
In a 4-0 vote, the Crestview City Council on Monday adopted the city’s tentative 6.75 millage rate and tentative $61.6 million budget for fiscal year 2025.
Sep 17, 2024
Hometown History: Alatex grand opening and CHS’s new home
There’s a hint of fall in the air, but there’s always fascinating history to look back on. Here’s what was going on this next week in our hometown.
Sep 16, 2024
Hub City Smokehouse announces closure
Various “unprecedented challenges” have led to the decision to close a cherished restaurant in downtown Crestview.
Sep 16, 2024
Baker man charged with DUI after crash
Kyle B. Frazier, 37, of Baker, was arrested Sunday night on a charge of DUI and other charges after causing a car crash that seriously injured a Pensacola man.
Sep 13, 2024
City manager: Main Street work is ahead of schedule
The general contractor for the ongoing renovation of Crestview’s Main Street is doing a “fantastic job” on what is a very complex project, City Manager Tim Bolduc said at Monday’s city Community Redevelopment Agency meeting.



