Aug 28, 2024
Consultant: Okaloosa’s comp plan has a ‘glaring need for clarity’
Much of the discussion at Tuesday night’s North Okaloosa Planning Study town hall meeting in Crestview involved the county’s potential use of a three-tiered map that’s designed in part to guide the location of new development.
Aug 28, 2024
919th SOW faces, overcomes adversity in readiness exercise
EGLIN RANGE, Fla. – Citizen Air Commandos took to the air, traversed the ground and braved rough water during a readiness exercise on the Emerald Coast Aug. 5-9, 2024.
Aug 27, 2024
New mural brightens Main Street’s north end
A new eye-catching mural that features downtown Hub City landmarks and street signs, along with the words, “See You Soon,” was installed on Friday in Crestview.
Aug 27, 2024
Air Force team wins USO Commanders Cup tournament at Eglin AFB
Gaming teams from all six U.S. military branches descended upon Eglin Air Force Base Aug. 10 and 11 for the USO Gaming Commanders Cup, an e-sports event where service members from different branches competed in a Rocket League tournament.
Aug 26, 2024
Inmates’ healthcare cost tops $17 million over three years
Okaloosa County’s new agreement with a contractor to provide medical services for inmates at the county jail totals $5,742,940 million per year for three years.
Aug 25, 2024
Recount results: Cox wins Dist. 3 County Commissioner race
Earlier this morning, Sherri Cox was officially declared the winner of the tight District 3 Okaloosa County Commissioner race.
Aug 23, 2024
Crestview dominates Milton in season opener for each team
On its first defensive drive of the night, Crestview was unable to stop Milton from driving straight down the field. It was the lone bright spot of the night for the Panthers (0-1) in what quickly turned into a one-sided game. The next six touchdowns were all scored by the Bulldogs (1-0) in what turned […]
Aug 23, 2024
Former OCSO deputy charged with manslaughter
State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden announced today that a direct information has been filed charging former Okaloosa County Deputy Sheriff Eddie Lee Duran, Jr., with one count of manslaughter with a firearm.
Aug 23, 2024
Get prepared: Florida’s second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday begins this weekend
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is encouraging Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during Florida’s second 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday of 2024 running Aug. 24 through Sept. 6. “The final disaster sales tax holiday for this year’s hurricane season could not come at a better time as we enter the historical peak […]
Aug 23, 2024
Women’s Leadership Summit marks 50 years of women in EOD
Eglin Air Force Base – The inaugural Explosive Ordnance Women’s Leadership Summit was held Aug. 8-10, celebrating 50 years of women in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal career field.



