Gulf Breeze man is jailed after road rage incident in Destin
Littering may be unlawful but it’s never acceptable to respond with threatened violence, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office officials said today in a news release.
Police: Bomb threat made to school appears to be a hoax
Authorities continue to investigate a bomb threat that was sent via email on Tuesday to Lakewood Christian School in Crestview.
Chamber celebrates Exit 4 Escape Rooms
The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Exit 4 Escape Rooms to the Hub City during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday.
Two seriously injured in early morning wreck
A 21-year-old man from Fort Walton Beach and his passenger, a 19-year-old man from Crestview, were both critically injured in a car crash early this morning at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Gulf National Sea Shore Drive on Okaloosa Island.
Baron’s Fine Jewelry & Gifts: Where Every Piece Tells a Love Story
Nestled in the heart of Crestview, across from Crestview High School in the Hancock Bank building, you’ll find a boutique unlike any other — one that brings elegance, craftsmanship and heartfelt stories together under one polished roof.
For God’s Sake
Most of my friends are considerably younger than me, as in, “I am old enough to be their father” younger than me. Our age difference is not an issue. It is not apparent in our conversations, at least from my perspective. My friends, of course, see what I do not: a white-haired man talking. But it doesn’t seem to matter. Occasionally, however, like a poker player’s tell, I will say something that instantly marks me as from a different generation. Usually, it is me quoting some iconic, funny line from a television show I grew up watching. Not only are my friends unfamiliar with the iconic line, but they usually have never even heard of the television show.
Eliminating property taxes: It’s a gamble
Governor Ron DeSantis has never shied away from bold proposals, but his latest idea—to eliminate property taxes in Florida—may be his most bold yet. While the promise of tax relief is politically seductive, the implications for local governments could be devastating. Property taxes aren’t just a line item on a homeowner’s bill—they’re the lifeblood of municipal budgets, funding everything from schools and police departments to parks and public health.
Group seeks volunteers for free healthcare clinic
Remote Area Medical, a leading nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision, and medical care to those in need, is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for its Nov. 22-23 clinic in Crestview.
FWB man heads to prison
Taj Tariq Tamboura Robinson, 35, of Fort Walton Beach, was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, two counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
For God’s Sake
I have had the same espresso machine for 10 years and it works great so, of course, I needed to make a change.










