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 cityโs 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 Countyโhereโs whatโs next for Victory Village.
After More than a decade, the Army’s 7th Special Forces Group has made a home inย 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 1โ2 years in Floridaโs Department of Corrections followed by 10 years of Sexual Offender Probation.
Okaloosa County Commission Chooses Its Chair, Vice Chair for 2023.ย
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