Blueberry patch yields flavorful fun in Baker
June 3, 2024
Visitors to the Dairy Acres of Baker U-pick blueberry patch have plucked about 5,000 pounds of berries since it opened for the season in late May, says Grant Kampa.
Crestview mayor to discuss major Supreme Court decision
May 8, 2024
At 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten plans to give an opinion presentation on the “Most Controversial Supreme Court Decision Ever” at the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive.
Medical Center ER expansion begins
May 7, 2024
The North Okaloosa Medical Center’s approximately $15 million ER expansion project could be completed in late 2025.
Twice a week, Elder Services provides free meals for seniors
May 2, 2024
More Crestview senior citizens should come and enjoy free meals and the chance to socialize with others at Crestview Manor, says Kim Fraley, executive director of the nonprofit Elder Services of Okaloosa County.
Crestview Mayor: New resource center is open to all
April 30, 2024
The new Crestview Resource Center “is not just a church function,” Hub City Mayor J.B. Whitten told more than 60 community members today at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the facility’s grand opening.
Old Spanish Trail Rodeo celebrates 34th year
April 25, 2024
For more than three decades, Baker’s Old Spanish Trail Rodeo has been a hit with cowboys and cowgirls as well as the fans.
Held annually the second weekend in April, and hosted by the Baker Area Recreation Association, this year’s rodeo was April 12-14 at its home in the Barnhill Arena.
3rd Annual Baker Arts Festival is ready to bloom
April 5, 2024
The Baker Block Museum’s annual Baker Arts Festival returns to Heritage Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
This will be the third year for the spring event, which has free admission.
New sidewalks are planned by Laurel Hill School
April 2, 2024
Okaloosa County officials will administer a recently awarded state grant that will pay for the construction of sidewalks near Laurel Hill School.
Crestview residents take mission trip to Uganda
April 1, 2024
Two couples from Crestview recently returned from a mission trip in Uganda.
Cliff and Connie Morgan along with Joe and Connie O’Neill spent two weeks in the east African nation helping Breaking Ground Missions share the good news of Christ. The Morgans attend Live Oak Baptist Church and the O’Neills are members at Crosspoint North.
Decades-old Senior Activity Center to receive its first-ever upgrades
March 26, 2024
Fortunately, the days of senior citizens having to walk outside to use the restrooms at Crestview’s Senior Activity Center are numbered.




