Crestview officials, residents clash over policing, permits at May Day celebration
Crestview officials, police, and residents are at odds over policing and permits at the city’s May Day celebration, sparking calls for reform and a community-led planning committee.
Okaloosa County Commissioners approve amendment to Hospital Assessment Program
Okaloosa County commissioners approved an amendment to the Local Provider Participation Fund, ensuring local hospitals can continue receiving Medicaid-related reimbursements at no cost to taxpayers.
Okaloosa County approves land use change for planned veterans retirement community
A major veterans housing project just cleared a key hurdle in Okaloosa County—here’s what’s next for Victory Village.
After More than a decade, the Army’s 7th Special Forces Group has made a home in Okaloosa County
The 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) celebrates their founding this weekend. You might not know this about the secretive group.
Garlough Sentenced to Prison in Child Pornography Case
On January 12, 2023, Circuit Court Judge Terrance Ketchel sentenced Eldon David Garlough to 10 1⁄2 years in Florida’s Department of Corrections followed by 10 years of Sexual Offender Probation.
Okaloosa County Commission Chooses Its Chair, Vice Chair for 2023.
Third-term commissioner Trey Goodwin will serve as the chair of the Okaloosa County Commission for the 2nd time after a unanimous vote by fellow commissioners
