The 2025 hurricane season began quietly June 1 – and we hope the rest of the season is just as quiet. Those of us who have lived here long enough know that is not a likely situation. There will be threats of storms and we will just hope for the best outcome. But there are certain things you can do to give yourself a head start.
I frequently hear, and often said myself that our society has become more and more selfish when it comes to personal matters. It seems to have become every person for himself or herself, becoming the focus of all their attention.
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!”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
