Both candidates for the Okaloosa County School Board District 1 seat have been knocked off the August primary ballot after qualifying paperwork deficiencies were discovered after the qualifying period closed, Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux announced Wednesday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a Veterans Affairs bill sponsored by Rep. Patt Maney in the House and Sen. Don Gaetz in the Senate.

From recreational shooters to competitive marksmen, Element Training Complex in Holt offers something for nearly everyone interested in the shooting sports.

Conveniently located between Crestview and Milton, the 205-acre facility welcomes everyone from first-time shooters to military personnel, law enforcement officers and government agencies. Open to the public, the complex provides a variety of shooting opportunities, training courses and competitive events throughout the year.

Safety is the cornerstone of Florida Power & Light (FPL)’s commitment to our customers and employees. It is not a matter of if, but when the next hurricane will hit our state, which is why it’s important to be proactive in planning for the six-month-long hurricane season.

Whether you’re a longtime Floridian or new to the state, having a plan in place is the best way to stay safe this storm season. Below is a list of what you can do before, during and after a storm.

Comfort Inn & Suites Crestview South has sold to Ridhaan Realty Group, an investment firm based in Leesburg, Florida.

A traffic stop in Crestview on June 3 turned into two arrests after the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office now charges one man with drug trafficking and machine gun charges, according to a news release.

An 18-year-old Crestview man died on May 31 after he was struck by lightning while kayaking on the Blackwater River and fell from his vessel, according to a news release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Nestled in the heart of Crestview, across from Crestview High School in the Hancock Bank building, you’ll find a boutique unlike any other – one that brings elegance, craftsmanship, and heartfelt stories together under one polished roof.

Baron’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts, founded in 2024 by longtime locals Shelia and Gordon MacLean, may be a newcomer to the scene, but it’s already become a sparkling staple for area residents looking for something truly special.

Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries in time, stress, their medical identities, and potentially their health. It costs families, friends, and caregivers in worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud.

The Legislature will convene on Monday, June 1, in a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis to consider the governor’s proposal to cut or even eliminate property tax bills.