American Airlines launches Miami service, expands Chicago Service from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

American Airlines will launch nonstop service from VPS to Miami and expand Chicago flights to year-round, increasing travel options and regional access.
Okaloosa County to break ground on new tax collector and property appraiser office in Crestview

North Okaloosa is growing fast โ and now the County is building to keep up. Hereโs what to expect at Mondayโs groundbreaking.
DeSantis Appoints Shalimar Resident To Judgeship

Shalimarโs John Reed has been named the newest Okaloosa County Court judge by Governor DeSantis.
METH RAID: Five Busted in FWB by Task Force

Five people face charges after a narcotics raid in Fort Walton Beach turned up fentanyl, meth, and drug paraphernalia.
Fort Walton Beach Sex Offender Arrested for Illegal Porn Possession

A Fort Walton Beach man is back in jail after investigators say they found child pornography and uncovered new probation violations during a Wednesday search.
Invest 93L brings rain, storm risk to Okaloosa County as system moves through Gulf

A tropical disturbance in the Gulf is expected to bring 2โ4 inches of rain, choppy surf, and possible flash flooding to Okaloosa County, though significant development remains unlikely.
Greek Festival returns to Mary Esther this October

Mary Estherโs Greek Festival returns October 17โ19 with food, dancing, live music, kidsโ activities, and newly completed church icons on display.
DAR honors long time Okaloosa employee with tree planting

The Daughters of the American Revolution donated a Liberty Tree to Crestview History Museum, dedicating it to the late Sheila Dunning to honor her horticulture legacy and the communityโs heritage.
Northeast Okaloosa County designated rural area of opportunity to boost economic growth

Governor DeSantisโ Executive Order designates northeast Okaloosa County as a Rural Area of Opportunity to boost economic growth and job creation.
Autonomous Jet Flies with Pilots in Gulf Range Trial

A new test at Eglin AFB showed how autonomous drones like the XQ-58A Valkyrie could team up with human pilots in future air combat.