Sheriff’s Office achieves its fifth reaccreditation
June 26, 2025
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.
Chamber welcomes Coastal Computers
June 25, 2025
The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official ribbon cutting for Coastal Computers on Friday.
Planning now for hurricane season is smart and essential
June 25, 2025
The 2025 hurricane season began quietly June 1 – and we hope the rest of the season is just as quiet. Those of us who have lived here long enough know that is not a likely situation. There will be threats of storms and we will just hope for the best outcome. But there are certain things you can do to give yourself a head start.
For God’s Sake
June 25, 2025
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.
Crestview’s Independence Day celebration to rock Twin Hills Park
June 24, 2025
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.
Okaloosa teachers complete FSU InSPIRE certification program
June 24, 2025
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.
Shoot your shot at Element Training Complex
June 20, 2025
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.
For God’s Sake
June 19, 2025
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!”