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Jul 24, 2024

New K-8 school in Crestview moves forward

A major task order that includes funding for a new K-8 school in Crestview received the Okaloosa County School Board’s unanimous approval on Monday.
Jul 23, 2024

Commission supports keeping same countywide millage rate

At its special meeting today in Shalimar, the Okaloosa County Commission unanimously approved a tentative countywide millage rate of 3.83 mills for fiscal year 2025.
Jul 23, 2024

20-year-old man killed in crash on Interstate 10

A 20-year-old DeFuniak Springs man died in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 in Okaloosa County on Tuesday morning, according to a report from Florida Highway Patrol. The SUV the man was driving left the roadway and struck a tree, near mile marker 60. The vehicle came to final rest wrapped around the tree with […]
Jul 22, 2024

Motorcyclist who died in recent crash was an Army veteran and a Laurel Hill resident

The man who died after his motorcycle crashed into the front of First Presbyterian Church in Crestview on July 12 has been identified as 26-year-old Oscar Villarreal, of Laurel Hill.
Jul 22, 2024

District 5 Commissioner contenders share views on county growth and their qualifications

Two candidates are competing to fill the District 5 Okaloosa County Commission seat currently held by Mel Ponder, who is not seeking a second four-year term.
Jul 22, 2024
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Fulfilling the Gospel by feeding the hungry

In Matthew 25:35, Jesus told the Disciples, “I was hungry, and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me something.”

Later in the passage, the Disciples asked Jesus when they saw Him hungry or thirsty. Christ’s answer is found in Matt 25:40 when he said, “I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!”

Jul 19, 2024

Niceville businessman to serve on the School Board

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Brett Hinely, of Niceville, to the Okaloosa County School Board.
Jul 19, 2024

Drug Task Force arrests two Crestview-area residents

Two Crestview-area residents were arrested on Thursday after officers executing a narcotics’ search warrant reportedly found a firearm, cocaine packaged for distribution, and additional evidence of narcotics distribution at a home on Starmount Drive.
Jul 19, 2024

FAA issues ‘global ground stop’

The FAA has issued a global ground stop due to the widespread information technology outage, officials at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport announced earlier this morning.
Jul 19, 2024
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Reserve special operations wing welcomes new commander

The 919th Special Operations Wing hosted a change of command ceremony recently ushering in a new era for the leadership for one of the most combat-decorated units in the command.
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