Okaloosa 4-H youth triumph in state forest ecology contest
June 5, 2025
With compasses in hand and determination in their hearts, four dedicated Okaloosa County youth took home top honors at the 2025 Florida 4-H Forest Ecology Contest — a testament to months of tireless preparation, deep curiosity, and unwavering teamwork.
7/05 – Cruise-In and Craft Show After Dark
June 5, 2025
At the Laurel Hill Farm from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
7/04 – Food Truck Friday
June 5, 2025
In Downtown Crestview (311 N Main St.) from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
6/28 – The Cheyenne Band Live
June 5, 2025
At the Saloon from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Laurel Hill Farm.
S.O. seeks suspect(s) who threw concrete, eggs on vehicles on I-10
June 4, 2025
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after several commercial vehicles were damaged and a passenger suffered minor injuries when someone threw pieces of concrete from an overpass along Interstate 10 near Holt this morning.
For God’s Sake
June 4, 2025
The young man I give guitar lessons to each week in exchange for him mowing my grass has graduated from high school and, after a few summer vacation trips with family, will be heading off to college. That means – gasp! – I am back to mowing my own grass! That prospect sent me searching online sales sites where I found a used riding mower for sale locally.
Meeting our military’s needs
June 4, 2025
Military leaders in the Florida Panhandle are facing logistical challenges that directly impact their ability to maintain operational readiness. During the Military Bases Update hosted by the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office last week, Air Force and Navy leadership shared insights into their missions and discussed areas where community partnerships could support their personnel and infrastructure.