Humble warrior Tom Moody keeps moving on
November 20, 2025
Eighty-six-year-old, highly decorated Vietnam War veteran Tom Moody, who many Hub City officials consider to be a living legend, said he has always been a worker and taken advantage of opportunities.
Northwood teacher receives top honor
November 19, 2025
Nicole Hardin, VPK Teacher at Northwood Elementary School in Crestview, has been named the Educational Support Professional of the Year for the Okaloosa County School District.
First Baptist Church welcomes all to ‘Experience Christmas’
November 19, 2025
First Baptist Church of Crestview’s sixth annual walk-through event called “Experience Christmas” will include a dazzling display of over 100 decorated Christmas trees in the church’s historic stained-glass chapel.
Crestview man sentenced to 30-year prison term
November 19, 2025
An Okaloosa County jury on Nov. 5 found Malik Humphries, of Crestview, guilty of trafficking in 28 grams or more of fentanyl and resisting an officer without violence.
‘Cookie Crawl’ debuts soon
November 19, 2025
The nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida soon plans to host its new holiday event, the “Cookie Crawl: Crumbs of Joy.”
Crestview Police arrest man after responding to reported gunfire
November 18, 2025
James E. Barrow, 41, address unknown, was arrested Nov. 10 by Crestview Police officers on charges of battery domestic violence, simple assault, aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, two counts of discharging a firearm in public or on residential property, and two counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling.
County approves funding pacts for SS United States project
November 18, 2025
Funding agreements totaling $2 million for the deployment of the historic SS United States ocean liner as an artificial reef and for promoting the reef as a top diving and fishing destination received the Okaloosa County Commission’s unanimous approval today.
College receives Purple Star designation
November 17, 2025
Okaloosa Technical College has been designated as a Collegiate Purple Star Campus by the Florida Department of Education, recognizing the institution’s strong commitment to supporting active‐duty military members, veterans, and their families as they transition into college and career pathways.
BC Music opens in Crestview
November 17, 2025
BC Music celebrated its new store at 2207 S. Ferdon Blvd. in Crestview with a ribbon cutting ceremony last Wednesday.
Baker Heritage Fest sees big turnout
November 17, 2025
Hundreds of people on Saturday enjoyed the 19th Annual Baker Heritage Day Festival, which took place under sunny skies at the Baker Block Museum’s Heritage Park.




