Free Pet Adoptions Coming to Crestview

Free Pet Adoptions Coming to Crestview Staff Reports June 10, 2025 12:42 pm Crestview, Pets In Brief: Petco Love’s MEGA Adoption Event comes to Crestview and Pensacola June 27โ29. Crestview Animal Services will waive adoption fees as part of a statewide effort to find homes for 2,000 pets. Crestview Animal Services is teaming up with […]
Special Election: Nathan Boyles Wants to Be Your Fl-3 State Representative

Nathan Boyles isnโt done with public service โ now heโs making his pitch to voters in Florida House District 3. Here’s what he says sets him apart ahead of the June 10 special election.
One Rescued Kitten, Many More Lost

One Rescued Kitten, Many More Lost Staff Reports June 5, 2025 9:03 am Okaloosa County, Pets In Brief: A string of kitten sightings and losses on Shalimar Bridge has raised alarms with animal advocates in Okaloosa County. One kitten, Lorelei, was rescued โ but several others werenโt as lucky. Rescuers say the growing crisis signals […]
Florida Wildlife Commission Advances Bear Hunt Rules

Florida Wildlife Commission Advances Bear Hunt Rules Staff Reports May 22, 2025 10:18 am Government, News, State Government, Wildlife In Brief: ๐ป Floridaโs wildlife agency voted to advance a proposed rule allowing black bear hunting to return to the state. FWC says hunting could help manage bear populationsโbut critics question its necessity and impact. ๐ […]
Emerald Coast Open Removes 20K+ Invasive Lionfish

Emerald Coast Open Removes 20K+ Invasive Lionfish Staff Reports May 22, 2025 8:43 am Charities and Nonprofits, Destin, Events, Fort Walton Beach, News, Okaloosa County, Wildlife In Brief: ๐ 20,502 lionfish were removed from the Gulf during the 2025 Emerald Coast Open and Lionfish Festival in Destin-Fort Walton Beach. ๐ฏ Deep Water Mafia 1 led […]
Deputy Will May, Others Remembered at Law Enforcement Ceremony

With quiet strength and heartfelt words, the widow of Deputy Will May honored 19 heroes lost in the line of duty โ a community remembers, and a promise to never forget is renewed.
As Summer Heat Looms, Florida HVAC Companies Compete For Talent

As summer heat looms, a shortage of HVAC technicians across Northwest Florida could leave residents sweatingโunless they act early to prepare their A/C systems.
Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation Celebrates 10 Years with Olympian Cody Miller and Community Swim Event

With thousands of swimmers served, three public pools reopened, and a decade of community-driven success behind them, the Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation is diving into its 10th-anniversary celebration. To celebrate, theyโre bringing Olympic gold medalist Cody Miller along for the event. The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation will celebrate its 10th anniversary on May 17. The […]
23d Electronic Warfare Squadron Reactivated at Eglin Air Force Base

The U.S. Air Force reactivated the 23d Electronic Warfare Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base on April 18 to support mission data reprogramming and electromagnetic warfare operations.
Okaloosa County to Host Second Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3

Okaloosa County will hold its second annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3 in Shalimar to help residents prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season.