Oct 16, 2024
County approves proposed subdivision near Crestview
A 75-unit single-family-home subdivision is anticipated to be built northeast of Riverside Elementary School.
Oct 15, 2024
CHELCO Charity Golf Tournament raises big bucks
The CHELCO Charity Golf Tournament, hosted at Blackstone Golf Course in Mossy Head on May 24, raised more than $12,000 to benefit the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and Emerald Coast Autism Center.
Oct 15, 2024
Baker School’s criminal justice program mixes discipline with fun
Demeika “Mac” McClendon, Baker School’s criminal justice instructor and high school teacher of the year, enjoys incorporating fun into her lessons while preparing her 130 students for future careers.
Oct 15, 2024
Coley outshines peers at Navy Supply Corps School graduation
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ariel Coley, a native of Crestview, was honored with the Navy League’s Honor, Courage and Commitment Award during graduation exercises on Sept. 20 at the Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) in Newport, Rhode Island.
Oct 10, 2024
Contracted jail employee arrested for smuggling devices
On Oct. 3, 26-year-old Corey Shaun Labauve, of Laurel Hill, was arrested and booked into the Okaloosa County Jail on charges of smuggling vapor-generating devices and cellphones into the same facility where he was employed.
Oct 10, 2024
Baker School embraces campus additions and upgrades
A new multipurpose building, renovated commercial-grade culinary classroom, and new parking lots and flag poles were some of the various projects celebrated this morning at Baker School.
Oct 10, 2024
99-year-old ‘is loved by all who know her’
Mary Howard, who will turn 100 years old on Sunday, credits peace with God as the key to her longevity.
Oct 10, 2024
Crestview volleyball falls to Niceville
Crestview volleyball fell in a road match at Niceville on Oct. 8 in four sets.
Oct 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton makes landfall, more than 1.6 million without power
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, bringing powerful winds, deadly storm surge and potential flooding to much of the state.
Oct 9, 2024
OCSO heads south to provide post-Hurricane Milton aid
A team consisting of about 20 Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies and civilians is heading to Manatee and Sarasota counties to help with recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton makes landfall.