Jun 19, 2025
For God’s Sake
We have had some beautiful sunsets of late on the Florida panhandle courtesy of drifting smoke from some Canadian wildfires. On behalf of my fellow Canadians, “You are welcome!”
Jun 11, 2025
When mainstream started to lie
Below is a portion of a piece written by Matti Friedman, an American journalist and Jerusalem-based columnist for The Free Press. He talks about news stories being replaced with a sort of activism by so-called journalists. And how the mainstream media was trying to lead people to conclusions – instead of truth. You can read it in its entirety at thefp.com. We at Crestview News Bulletin believe our readers are smart enough to hear the truth and decide for themselves how it impacts them.
Jun 11, 2025
For God’s Sake
I am one who enjoys technology. The latest gadgets catch my attention. When it comes to computers, I like to do everything I can to keep them running smoothly and powerfully.
Jun 4, 2025
For God’s Sake
The young man I give guitar lessons to each week in exchange for him mowing my grass has graduated from high school and, after a few summer vacation trips with family, will be heading off to college. That means – gasp! – I am back to mowing my own grass! That prospect sent me searching online sales sites where I found a used riding mower for sale locally.
Jun 4, 2025
Meeting our military’s needs
Military leaders in the Florida Panhandle are facing logistical challenges that directly impact their ability to maintain operational readiness. During the Military Bases Update hosted by the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office last week, Air Force and Navy leadership shared insights into their missions and discussed areas where community partnerships could support their personnel and infrastructure.
May 28, 2025
For God’s Sake
Max Lucado wrote: “If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. But since our greatest need was forgiveness, God sent us a Savior.”
May 28, 2025
To the Class of 2025: The future is yours
Graduates, take a deep breath and soak in this moment. You’ve reached the culmination of years of effort, determination, and resilience. Today, as you stand on the cusp of your future, you are not just closing one chapter—you are stepping into a world filled with boundless possibilities, a world waiting for your imprint.
May 21, 2025
Why local government transparency matters
In every thriving community, trust in local government is essential. The decisions made by city councils, county boards, and municipal offices impact everything from education and infrastructure to public safety and economic development. Yet, without transparency, residents are left in the dark about how their tax dollars are spent and how policies that shape their daily lives are created.
May 21, 2025
For God’s Sake
Perhaps you’ve had the experience of seeing or hearing a bird fly into a picture window. Our home backs up to a woodlot and birds, seeing the woodlot’s reflection in the kitchen window, attempt to fly to it. Whenever that happens, regardless of the species, I mutter, “Crazy cardinal.”
May 14, 2025
Living with black bears: Respect, coexistence, and management
In many parts of Florida, black bears are a natural part of the environment. Whether you’re in the central, northeast or northwest parts of the state, learning how to coexist with these powerful yet often misunderstood creatures is essential. Living alongside black bears requires respect, preparation, and awareness, but with the right precautions, they can be fascinating and even beneficial neighbors.