Chambers now leads the FHSAA
Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers has been elected to serve as president of the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors.
Sheriff’s Office arrests juvenile door kickers
Over the weekend, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Fort Walton Beach residence after its front door was kicked in and the door frame was damaged.
Baker Gators to celebrate Homecoming
Next week’s homecoming festivities at Baker School will culminate with the crowning of the homecoming king and queen on Friday night and a dance on Saturday.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Florida seeks mentors
Through its Site-Based Mentoring program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is looking for 10 caring adults to serve as mentors for children at Bob Sikes Elementary School in Crestview.
492nd Special Ops Wing to depart NWFL for Arizona
The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing.
Sheriff discusses open carry court ruling
Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden on Friday issued the following statement on an open carry court ruling:
Shoot your shot at Element Training Complex
Element Training Complex is Northwest Florida’s premier shooting range and training facility with practical solutions to thrill and challenge any shooter. The largest in the area, their outdoor range measures 205 acres, and their longest shot is 1,050 yards.
Never forget
A total of 800 U.S. flags are on display in the 9/11 memorial in the front yard of Barry and Arlene Barrett’s home at 6070 Old Bethel Road, just outside of Crestview’s city limits.
Event will focus on preventing opioid overdoses
An Opioid Immersion Seminar will be hosted by the city of Crestview at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Warrior’s Hall, 201 Stillwell Blvd.
NWF State College opens new School of Nursing facility
Northwest Florida State College celebrated a major milestone on Thursday with the grand opening of its cutting-edge School of Nursing building at the Niceville Campus.












