At Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), safety is the cornerstone of our commitment to customers and employees. It is not a matter of if, but when the next hurricane will hit our state, which is why it’s important to be proactive in planning for the six-month-long hurricane season. FPL urges Floridians to be prepared for this storm season and to be aware of potential safety hazards at all times. Below is a checklist of important details to consider before, during and after a storm. For more tips, visit FPL.com/storm.

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Inspector Kyle Lowrey was recognized today with an “Outstanding Performance Award” for his extraordinary efforts and commitment to high standards as OCSO Accreditation Manager.

The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official ribbon cutting for Coastal Computers on Friday.

I frequently hear, and often said myself that our society has become more and more selfish when it comes to personal matters. It seems to have become every person for himself or herself, becoming the focus of all their attention.

Plenty of live music, food trucks, vendors, face painting and games for kids, two bars selling alcoholic beverages, and other attractions will all be on hand at Crestview’s Twin Hills Park for the city’s Fourth of July celebration, which will be capped by a huge fireworks show.

In early June, eighteen Okaloosa County educators completed the FSU InSPIRE teacher certification program.

The program is a weeklong professional learning experience focused on artificial intelligence prompt engineering and robotics integration in the classroom.

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.

We have had some beautiful sunsets of late on the Florida panhandle courtesy of drifting smoke from some Canadian wildfires. On behalf of my fellow Canadians, “You are welcome!”

After an extensive six-day search in the Destin East Pass and surrounding Gulf waters, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office concluded active search operations for 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger at the end of the day on Wednesday.