UPDATE: Hurricane Milton intensifies to category 5 storm
Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified to a category 5 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Oktoberfest coming to Crestview
Munich’s 189th Oktoberfest celebration ends on Oct. 6, but in Crestview, the party is just beginning. The historic Bush House will host the city’s observance of what began on Oct. 12, 1810, as a wedding celebration for Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese.
Deceased to come to life in ‘Spoon River Anthology’ play at Bush House
Just in time for that spooky time of year, a troupe of dead people will populate the historic Bush House’s broad front porch. On Friday, Oct. 11, student thespians from NWF Share bring to life some of the notable citizens of Spoon River, Illinois.
Festival to aid childhood cancer research
Phinley Phest, which will honor the memory of the late Phinley Huisken and raise money for childhood cancer research, is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Eagle’s Nest at Blackwater, 4927 Antioch Road, Crestview.
Festival of the Arts to feature more than 100 artists
The 29th annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Festival of the Arts, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 in Destin.
Robins fire department, WR-ALC join for confined space rescue training
Robins Air Force Base, Ga. — The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and 778th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services team joined for confined space rescue training at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 18, 2024.
Military leaders learn communication tactics at Triad Summit
Dover Air Force BASE, Del. — Communication is a concept that can be both simple and difficult, whether it be verbal or nonverbal, a person’s intent can be clouded. In the military, a squadron’s ability to complete the mission could hinge on its leaders’ success in communicating with each other properly.
Mayor’s talk will focus on city government operations
Every day, Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten and City Council members receive emails, phone calls, and Facebook messages with requests to do things that are not the city government’s responsibility.
Festival of the Arts to feature more than 100 artists
The 29th annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Festival of the Arts, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 in Destin.
FPL grants will boost classrooms
Florida Power & Light Co. is awarding five eligible Florida schools $50,000 classroom makeover grants as part of its continued commitment to STEM education.












