The history of honoring our veterans
Veteran’s Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide, and the United States takes November 11 as seriously as any other; with roughly 18 million veterans in the U.S., it’s important to honor those keeping our country, our allies, and civilians safe.
County breaks ground on $40.8M wastewater treatment plant
Officials broke ground on Friday on the Shoal River Ranch Water Reclamation Facility, which is expected to be completed in late 2026.
Leadership in Blue: Formal graduation returns for Airman Leadership School
Eglin Air Force Base — Dress blues, brightly colored ribbons, mirror-shined shoes and polished chrome sparkled as the formal Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony returned Oct. 17 for the first time in seven years.
Dollar General Market opens in Blackman
The new Dollar General Market in Blackman, north of Baker, is now open, Dollar General officials announced today.
All In Credit Union Awards $501,600 in Grants
All In Credit Union is giving local charities a reason to be thankful this holiday season by awarding $501,600 to 30 charitable organizations as part of its annual holiday tradition. This is the seventh consecutive year All In has donated grants to community organizations. This year the Credit Union committed to double the donations to organizations that positively impact their communities.
NAS Whiting Field announced as winner for 2024 National Gold Medal Award
MILTON – The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department as the Grand Plaque Recipient for the 2024 National Gold Medal Award, Excellence in Park and Recreation Management in the Armed Forces Category.
FLHSMV reminds Floridians to stay safe this Halloween
Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and our division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) remind everyone participating in Halloween festivities to prioritize safety while gearing up for some spooky fun and exciting activities!
Proposed north Crestview subdivision would have nearly 500 homes
City of Crestview officials recently received a development application for a proposed 475-lot subdivision that, with final approval, would stand south of Old Bethel Road and not far west of Davidson Middle School and Crestview High School.
Councilmember on Crestview’s baby box: ‘To God be the glory’
God put all the pieces into place for Crestview to have a Safe Haven Baby Box, City Councilwoman Cynthia Brown said at Monday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the life-saving initiative.
Go back in time at FDR’s Little White House
When thinking of the humble, historic cottage known as Roosevelt’s Little White House, in Warm Springs, Georgia, the first image that comes to my mind is the leather chair in the living room.

















