Journalism: Risky business
In the latest issue of Editor & Publisher Magazine, they tackle the issue of Freedom of the Press and some of the perils that come with it. Leonard Woolsey, a respected publisher of the Daily News in Galveston, Texas, and the 2025 president of Southern Newspapers, had a lot to say about the perils of reporting the truth. The following is a portion of what was published in the February 2025 issue, with Gretchen A. Peck reporting.
Registration opens for mayor’s prayer breakfast
Air National Guard Chaplain Brig. Gen. Pete Zalewski will serve as the guest speaker of the city of Crestview’s annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, April 17.
Baker man injured in one-vehicle crash
A 22-year-old man from Baker was seriously injured Thursday night in a one-vehicle collision in Santa Rosa County.
‘Growing Laurel Hill’ program will serve 150 students
A significant investment in agricultural education is coming to rural Okaloosa County students.
Northwood’s principal receives prestigious award
Donna Kelley, principal of Northwood Elementary School in Crestview, has been named the 2025 Florida National Association of Elementary School Principals National Distinguished Principal.
Turn your anger into something positive
We came under fire last week over reporting on an autopsy report for Stephen Dalton. Our personal safety was threatened, personal addresses were published on social media, there were demands of removal from a volunteer leadership position that a team member holds, and a target was made of one of our reporters. The only reason […]
FPL shares its ‘Power to Care’
On Thursday, Florida Power & Light Company volunteer Rickey Mills and other volunteers helped install fencing at Healing Hoof Steps in Crestview as part of FPL’s annual Power to Care Week.
Arrested man allegedly abused a child at a Crestview church
In early February, the Crestview Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division received a case regarding allegations of an incident that occurred at the Cross Point Church North Campus in Crestview, city police said today in a news release
Carnival fun is coming to Crestview
Next time North Okaloosa families take a spin on a Ferris wheel or swoop around on a Scrambler, they’ll be supporting the Crestview Historic Preservation Board and the Bush House/Crestview History Museum.
For God’s Sake
About 35 years ago, my wife and I purchased a house next to an older, Lebanese couple. One afternoon, after lunch, I was about to head back to the church, when I saw my neighbor. I waved to him. He gently called to me, “Mike, please, come for coffee.” I hesitated, did a quick mental assessment of my busy afternoon schedule, sighed, then answered, “Sure. Thank you.”










