Stories by Staff Reporters
Stories by Staff Reporters
Baron’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts: Celebrating Three Years of Passion, Purpose, and Community
In the heart of Baron’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts, every gemstone tells a story and every piece represents a promise. Founded on the belief that jewelry should mark life’s most meaningful moments, the boutique has become a destination where customers find not only exceptional treasures but also genuine care and personal connection.
Undercover operation leads to nine arrests in Okaloosa
Nine people were arrested during a four-day undercover operation targeting people accused of using the internet to solicit children for sexual activity, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Crestview woman indicted on 42 fraud-related counts
A federal grand jury has indicted a Crestview woman on 42 counts tied to what authorities describe as a fraud scheme totaling more than $4 million, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida.
Pineview School to celebrate opening with Aug. 14 ribbon cutting
The Okaloosa County School District will officially celebrate the opening of Pineview School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14.
Save the Date: Check out one game to watch for each area team
Save the dates aren’t just for big events. They also serve as reminders of which games to circle on a calendar for the high school football season, which kicks off this week.
Two injured in head on crash in Okaloosa County
Two men where critically injured on July 29 when their pickup trucks collided head-on U.S. Highway 90 near Bryant Bridge Road, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol
One Okaloosa EDC launches online housing dashboard
One Okaloosa EDC launched an online housing dashboard July 10, giving residents, prospective homebuyers, public officials and school planners a tool to track single-family and multifamily housing developments across the county.
Grades are out: How did North Okaloosa schools fare?
The Florida Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, announced school and district grades for the 2025-26 school year. School performance across the state continued to improve while meeting increasingly rigorous accountability standards.
Northwest Florida State expands tuition money-back guarantee
Northwest Florida State College is expanding its Money-Back Guarantee Program, reinforcing its commitment to preparing students for careers that lead directly to employment.
Crestview man arrested in burglary investigation
A 40-year-old Crestview man was arrested July 5 on burglary, theft and drug charges after a property owner spotted him returning to the scene of a burglary reported a day earlier on Mount Olive Road, according to a news release from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

















