Apr 11, 2024
Base access procedures to change in May
Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. – The 96th Security Forces Squadron will begin 100 percent identification checks for anyone accessing the installation in May.
Apr 10, 2024
Baker School to bid farewell to portable classrooms
By late 2026, Okaloosa County School District officials plan to have seven portable classroom units adjacent to the Baker School bus ramp replaced with an addition containing 12 permanent classrooms.
Apr 10, 2024
Navigating life’s balancing act
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – Balancing work and home life can be a challenge for many Airmen. Adding children to the mix can make it even more difficult, and for single parents, that’s another story.
Apr 10, 2024
Texas Roadhouse opens in May
The new Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Crestview will be open to the public for dinner on Monday, May 6, according to a company spokesperson.
Apr 9, 2024
Time to blast the skeeters!
Okaloosa County’s Mosquito Control technicians will begin night spraying operations countywide in mid-to-late April and early May, county officials said today.
Apr 9, 2024
Smoking/vaping is now outlawed at most of Twin Hills Park
An ordinance that bans smoking and vaping in most parts of Crestview’s Twin Hills Park took effect immediately after being adopted by a majority of the City Council on Monday.
Apr 8, 2024
Active shooter on I-10 arrested, said God told her to do it
Florida Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a report of an active shooter in Holmes County Monday, April 8. The suspect was reportedly a female who had recently checked out of a local hotel and told the staff she was going on a shooting spree, directed by “God” in relation to the solar eclipse.
Apr 8, 2024
Students and teachers explore local businesses
A group of 15 students and teachers from middle and high schools in north Okaloosa County went on a behind-the-scenes tour of several local businesses on Friday.
Apr 8, 2024
Annual Keep Crestview Beautiful cleanup starts soon
The city of Crestview will provide manned dumpsters around the city for free use by residents during the fourth annual Keep Crestview Beautiful cleanup, which runs from Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 28.
Volunteer opportunities are available.
Apr 5, 2024
3rd Annual Baker Arts Festival is ready to bloom
The Baker Block Museum’s annual Baker Arts Festival returns to Heritage Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
This will be the third year for the spring event, which has free admission.



