Falls Church, Va. – Thirty-five Air National Guard and 10 Reserve component Airmen executed a surge initiative to address severe backlogs at military entrance processing stations across the United States throughout 2024. This effort, characterized by its rapid implementation and innovative solutions, underscores the vital role the Guard and Reserve play in recruiting the next generation of service members.

By March 28, Okaloosa County officials anticipate closing on the $2.95 million purchase of an office building and two vacant lots that stand next to the town of Cinco Bayou’s popular public boat ramp.

No Okaloosa County Commissioner has forgotten about the completed, nearly $1 million North Okaloosa Planning Study, District 3 Commissioner Sherri Cox told many concerned residents at today’s commission meeting.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reportedly investigated the circumstances around the Dec. 2 suicide of 13-year-old Payton Raulerson, who was a Crestview resident, an Okaloosa STEMM Academy eighth-grade student, and a victim of bullying.

From Monday, March 10 to Monday, March 17, the section of Arena Road from Antioch Road to the Arena Road landfill will be closed for construction work on the southwest Crestview bypass project.

Early voting in Laurel Hill’s March 11 municipal election begins next Monday and runs through Friday, March 7.

Starting Monday, March 3, Crestview-area senior citizens who are 60 or older are invited to enjoy free meals at the Crestview Senior Activity Center, 205 Stillwell Blvd.

The Crestview City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to move forward with implementing a ban on smoking and vaping at all city-owned parks.

In bright sunshine this morning at Crestview Fire Station 1, retiring Fire Chief Tony Holland helped hand the reigns of the city Fire Department over to new Fire Chief Josh Vargason.

At Monday’s Crestview City Council meeting, Michael Cadenhead, owner of Cadenhead Pest Control, and Southside Primary School Principal Amy Bowles were announced as the king and queen of Crestview’s 2026 Mardi Gras Parade and Festival, which will take place on Jan. 31, 2026.