Stories by Hansen Hasenberg
Stories by Hansen Hasenberg
State Rep. Boyles proposes bill to bring more transparency to circuit and county courts
December 1, 2025
Florida State Representative Nathan Boyles, who represents District 3 in the State House, has introduced a bill to bring greater transparency to Florida’s judicial system.
Crestview Fire personnel, others attend 850 Fireman training in Santa Rosa County
November 22, 2025
Around 100 firefighters from across the Florida Panhandle attended the 850 Fireman training day at Midway Fire District’s Station 37 Friday, Nov. 21.
Crestview football rebounds with 33-8 win vs Pine Forest
October 4, 2025
In a far cry from last week’s blistering, 34-8 loss at Pace, Crestview took it to Pine Forest, scoring the first 33 points of the contest.
Northwest Florida might have been home to America’s first domesticated cats
May 16, 2025
A recently published archaeological study is shedding new light on the role of domesticated cats in the early days of Colonial America. The remains of the cats at the heart of the article were found on a 1559 shipwreck in Pensacola Bay, dubbed Emmanuel Point II.
April 1 election recap: Patronis to Congress, Boyles wins primary
April 2, 2025
Northwest Florida has a new representative in Washington, D.C.
Jimmy Patronis, the Republican nominee for U.S. House District 1, defeated Democratic candidate Gay Valimont Tuesday, April 1 to replace Matt Gaetz.
Woman is now fastest hiker in Florida Trail history
March 10, 2025
There are few places in the world where you can walk through swamps, prairies, beaches, flat woods and a Civil War battlefield. In Florida, you can see this all in a matter of a month, or if you are Deanna Doane, 19 days.
Crestview man in new independent film, hopes to make his mark
January 14, 2025
Crestview isn’t the kind of place people think of when it comes to movie lights or silver screens, but for Brandon Lee Joseph, its proving to be a great starting point.
Known professionally as Brandon Lee, Joseph, a resident of Crestview, has been trying his hand at a career in the performing arts for about a decade. His mediums include hip-hop and acting.
Plan to develop Florida State Parks likely to change after bipartisan backlash
September 5, 2024
The 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative meant to increase public access, recreation and lodging at Florida State Parks has been met with mixed emotions and backlash since it was announced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on Aug. 19. Now the plan is likely heading back to the drawing board.
Air Force team wins USO Commanders Cup tournament at Eglin AFB
August 27, 2024
Gaming teams from all six U.S. military branches descended upon Eglin Air Force Base Aug. 10 and 11 for the USO Gaming Commanders Cup, an e-sports event where service members from different branches competed in a Rocket League tournament.
Beyond School Walls program coming to Santa Rosa, Okaloosa counties
August 20, 2024
The transition from school to the workforce, or even college, can have its challenges. From resumes to interviews to finding out what you want to do with your life, students navigate a wide range of options and hurdles.




