May 7, 2024
‘Bridge-to-bridge’ island path could open next spring
C.W. Roberts Contracting Inc. will build Okaloosa County’s multi-use bridge-to-bridge path across a portion of Santa Rosa Island.
May 7, 2024
S.O. investigates shots fired near Crestview
Three vehicles and a home were struck by bullets after multiple people fired weapons near Connor Drive, southeast of the Interstate 10 interchange, around 1 a.m. Monday.
May 7, 2024
Medical Center ER expansion begins
The North Okaloosa Medical Center’s approximately $15 million ER expansion project could be completed in late 2025.
May 7, 2024
Commander, test pilots evaluate new electric aircraft
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — After a quick taxi out to Duke Field’s runway, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Geraghty spun up the 21-foot, electric aircraft’s 80-horsepower engine and zoomed forward. The Pipistrel Velis Electro quietly lifted off heading north as the sun dipped in the west around dusk April 22.
May 6, 2024
Austin Mount apparently is off the hook
An Emerald Coast Regional Council-hosted reception on Feb. 2 generated much interest because of the “outward appearance” that the event was self-promoting at the expense of taxpayers, Bay County Commission Chairman and ECRC Board Member Tommy Hamm said today.
May 3, 2024
Mayor to Texas Roadhouse staff: ‘We love having you here’
The new, 286-seat Texas Roadhouse in Crestview is the type of growth the Hub City needs to see, Crestview City Councilman Ryan Bullard said shortly before the restaurant’s ribbon-cutting ceremony today.
May 3, 2024
Day of Prayer event includes prayers for students, ‘who need a hope beyond themselves’
In a prayer for Okaloosa County’s churches and faith-based community, the Rev. Sherrell Compton of New Life International Worship Center in Crestview asked God on Thursday evening to “grant us your divine wisdom, knowledge, understanding and discernment, so that we will know how to come in and go out in a manner that honors us.
May 2, 2024
Twice a week, Elder Services provides free meals for seniors
More Crestview senior citizens should come and enjoy free meals and the chance to socialize with others at Crestview Manor, says Kim Fraley, executive director of the nonprofit Elder Services of Okaloosa County.
May 2, 2024
Baker Fire District supports ‘proportional growth’
Baker Fire District officials are not “anti-growth,” says District Fire Chief Mark McKenzie.
May 2, 2024
Crestview officials plan to decrease millage rate, conduct impact fee study
The city of Crestview’s proposed property tax rate for fiscal year 2025 is 6.75, which is one-tenth of a percent lower than the existing rate.



