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 […]
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.
Crestview Police to host forum on strategic plan
The Crestview Police Department is in the process of developing a new strategic plan and invites the public to an open forum to share how the department can better serve the community.
Recount in District 3 County Commissioner race starts Saturday
The Okaloosa County Canvassing Board plans to begin conducting a recount in the tight District 3 County Commission race at 9 a.m. Saturday.
New EC Rider route to feature popular Crestview destinations
If all goes as planned, people in Crestview will be able to ride an Emerald Coast Rider bus to Walmart, the North Okaloosa Medical Center and other highly visited Hub City destinations starting in mid-2025.
Mixon to discuss planned park by the Shoal River
Okaloosa County District 1 Commissioner and Board Chairman Paul Mixon soon plans to hold a town hall meeting to discuss and gather public input on a future county park that’s slated to stand next to the Shoal River.
Officials find body of missing woman from Baker
The body of a missing 63-year-old woman from Baker was found on Tuesday night.
Hey, shutterbugs: Hub City officials want your best shot
In celebration of World Photography Day on Aug. 19, the city of Crestview launched its first-ever photo contest, “My Favorite View.”
Vendor explains election websites’ downtime
A snafu involving a web-service vendor caused headaches for Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and several other Florida counties when it came time to publicly share Tuesday’s primary election results.
STEM interns impress with wide-ranging final projects
Eglin Air Force Base – Approximately 20 96th Test Wing summer interns completed and presented their final projects covering a range of topics from insects, artificial intelligence, drones and chemotherapy on Aug. 2.

















