Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for full-time positions
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering for the U.S. Space Force in a fulltime capacity can expect the application window to open June 1–Nov. 30, 2024.
Blueberry patch yields flavorful fun in Baker
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.
Florida Power & Light enhances energy grid with planned upgrades in Okaloosa County
Florida Power & Light is upgrading its system in Okaloosa County throughout 2024 to avoid outages and restore power faster following severe weather.
Okaloosa County sheriff deputy who shot Airman Roger Fortson has been fired
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) has fired Deputy Eddie Duran following the completion of an administrative internal affairs investigation into the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson on May 3. The sheriff’s office said in a press release Friday that it’s administrative investigation determined the deputy’s use of deadly force was not objectively reasonable, and therefore violated agency policy.
Maddox: ‘Prepare as if you’re going to get a hurricane’
The “absolute best time” for people to prepare themselves, their loved ones and their properties for potential hurricanes and tropical storms is when blue skies are present, says Okaloosa County Director of Public Safety Pat Maddox.
New hotels continue taking shape just south of I-10
Two hotels under construction, as well as two potential hotels, could soon provide a total of almost 400 rooms in Crestview.
Biz leaders share views on massive Main Street renovation
The words “We are open” were recently painted in large black letters on a white background on the rear wall of the historic Coney Island restaurant on Main Street in downtown Crestview.
Crestview High School celebrates Class of 2024
High school graduation season in Okaloosa County started at 6 p.m. on May 16 at Laurel Hill School and ended shortly before 9 p.m. Friday night at Crestview High School held the last ceremony of the year.
The ceremony started at 7 p.m. under a bright May early evening sun. By the time it was over, the sun had set on May 24, 2024 just as it had on the high school career of the students.Additional VHF antenna enhances communication to improve forecasts
Kessler Air Force Base, Mississippi — Hurricane season starts June 1 and the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron’s role in collecting weather data is key for forecasts.
To enhance their communication capabilities, the United States Air Force Reserve completed the successful temporary installation and test of a third Very High Frequency, or VHF, antenna in a WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft May 1.Okaloosa County to hold Women Veterans’ Day celebration
Okaloosa County invites the public to attend the 2nd Annual Women Veterans’ Day ceremony at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 12 to celebrate the service of women who have served our nation.












