A 73-year-old Mississippi woman was found dead Aug. 23 on the shoulder of Interstate 10, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.

To kick off the 2026 football season, Jay traveled to Baker Friday for the latest installment of the War on Highway 4.

When the two squads met on the field after a 45-minute lightning delay, it was one-way traffic for the Royals in a 35-6 win.

A 13-year-old Crestview boy was seriously injured after being hit by a school bus on Aug. 19, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of drunken driving offered a Crestview police officer $1,000 to release him as authorities took him to the Okaloosa County Jail, according to an arrest report from the Crestview Police Department.

Skip Orth, owner of Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions, says mole crickets are one of the most destructive lawn pests we have along the Emerald Coast. “Mole crickets are insects that burrow just under the surface of the soil and feed on grass roots. They look like a cricket but have powerful front legs that are well adapted for borrowing through soil. They have a one-year life cycle that begins in early spring. By late summer and fall, they are large, fully mature and able to do considerable damage to a lawn in a relatively short amount of time.”

A Crestview man died Aug. 12 after injuries sustained in a single-car crash, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

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.

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.

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.