County and forestry officials are closely monitoring drought conditions to evaluate the need for a future burn ban.
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New extension office to open
The new University of Florida extension office, named in honor of extension agent Sheila Dunning, will officially open April 23 at the former fairgrounds location in south Okaloosa County.
County’s America 250 parade to be in Crestview next month
The countywide America 250 parade and celebration is scheduled for May 9 in downtown Crestview.
Southwest Crestview Bypass to open May 1
The new Southwest Crestview Bypass will open May 1.
SR 283 to be resurfaced
Resurfacing State Road 293 sill begin this month with a scheduled completion this summer.
Okaloosa County is in a severe drought
All of the Florida panhandle is in some level of drought conditions.
2023 Baker School swatting arrests wrap up
Second teen involved in the 2023 swatting incident at Baker School has been sentenced.
Holt-related arrests
Arrests, bookings and/or charges for the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 12
Okaloosa County to observe Veterans Day with new women veteran statues unveiling
Two new statues will be unveiled Nov. 11 at the Women Veterans Monuments at Veterans' Park on Okaloosa Island.
‘Books on the Porch’ includes book sale, author appearance
The Crestview History Museum's Second Saturday, "Books on the Porch," features first-time author Ronald W. Collins and his book, Mystery at Green Pond: the Murder of Bud and Nancy Davis by the Blackwell Brothers.
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