Stories by Tony Judnich
Stories by Tony Judnich
VFW awards top teacher, police officer and firefighter
March 25, 2025
Officials from VFW Post 5450 in Crestview on Monday honored Baker Elementary School third-grade teacher Christina Fassnacht as Teacher of the Year, Crestview Police Department officer Mathew D. Phillips as Police Officer of the Year and Crestview Fire Department Deputy Chief Kenneth Mason as Firefighter of the Year.
Air Force vet battling MS credits Meals on Wheels for keeping him alive
March 21, 2025
If it wasn’t for the local Meals on Wheels program, “I would have literally starved to death,” Crestview-area resident Glenn Pilgrim said on Thursday.
Okaloosa hires new corrections director
March 20, 2025
John Moring, the former jail director for the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, is Okaloosa County’s new corrections director.
County plans to buy more land for future park by the Shoal River
March 19, 2025
The site of Okaloosa County’s planned “Patriot Park,” which stands next to the Shoal River by south Crestview, is about to grow a little larger.
Live Oak Church Road project faces more delays
March 18, 2025
The latest change order to the contract for the Live Oak Church Road project by south Crestview will extend the contract time by 84 days.
Cogan wins game of chance, rejoins Laurel Hill City Council
March 14, 2025
Former Laurel Hill City Councilor Shawn Cogan will return to serving on the council after winning a random game of chance today against his opponent, incumbent Councilor Mike Blizzard.
Loved ones to celebrate the life of Sheila Dunning
March 13, 2025
Friends of the late Sheila Dunning remember her as an outstanding educator, mentor, and true friend, a sweet woman who was always ready to help, and a horticulture expert who, because of her deep knowledge of insects, plants, and plant diseases, was nicknamed ‘Sheilapedia.’
Pact with ICE allows ‘quicker removal of dangerous illegals’
March 12, 2025
Selected employees of the Crestview Police Department soon will be able to perform certain functions of immigration officers, according to an agreement that received the City Council’s approval on Monday.
Crestview cracks down on loud music, favors no smoking at parks
March 12, 2025
A majority of the Crestview City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance to strengthen a state law that aims to boost public tranquility.
FPL shares its ‘Power to Care’
March 7, 2025
On Thursday, Florida Power & Light Company volunteer Rickey Mills and other volunteers helped install fencing at Healing Hoof Steps in Crestview as part of FPL’s annual Power to Care Week.