ECRC Board Chairwoman Kasey Cuchens and ECRC CEO Austin Mount at today’s meeting. (Photo by Tony Judnich)
An Emerald Coast Regional Council-hosted reception on Feb. 2 generated much interest because of the “outward appearance” that the event was self-promoting at the expense of taxpayers, Bay County Commission Chairman and ECRC Board Member Tommy Hamm said today.
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‘Bridge-to-bridge’ island path could open next spring
C.W. Roberts Contracting Inc. will build Okaloosa County’s multi-use bridge-to-bridge path across a portion of Santa Rosa Island.
S.O. investigates shots fired near Crestview
Three vehicles and a home were struck by bullets after multiple people fired weapons near Connor Drive, southeast of the Interstate 10 interchange, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Medical Center ER expansion begins
The North Okaloosa Medical Center’s approximately $15 million ER expansion project could be completed in late 2025.
Commander, test pilots evaluate new electric aircraft
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — After a quick taxi out to Duke Field’s runway, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Geraghty spun up the 21-foot, electric aircraft’s 80-horsepower engine and zoomed forward. The Pipistrel Velis Electro quietly lifted off heading north as the sun dipped in the west around dusk April 22.
FSU team chaplain to highlight prayer breakfast
Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten, with the help of Rocky Bayou Christian School and All in Credit Union, will host a prayer breakfast on Thursday, May 30 at the Crestview Community Center featuring guest speaker Clint Purvis.
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Bulldogs open spring football practice
Crestview football coaches and players will be getting a small taste of football throughout the spring that will have to last until the start of fall camp in early August.
Now entering his third season as the top dog, head coach Thomas Grant is ready to test his players in spring drills that conclude May 23 with the spring game at Walton High School.
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3rd Annual Baker Arts Festival is ready to bloom
The Baker Block Museum’s annual Baker Arts Festival returns to Heritage Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
This will be the third year for the spring event, which has free admission.
Medical Center ER expansion begins
The North Okaloosa Medical Center’s approximately $15 million ER expansion project could be completed in late 2025.
Twice a week, Elder Services provides free meals for seniors
More Crestview senior citizens should come and enjoy free meals and the chance to socialize with others at Crestview Manor, says Kim Fraley, executive director of the nonprofit Elder Services of Okaloosa County.
Medical Center ER expansion begins
The North Okaloosa Medical Center’s approximately $15 million ER expansion project could be completed in late 2025.
Twice a week, Elder Services provides free meals for seniors
More Crestview senior citizens should come and enjoy free meals and the chance to socialize with others at Crestview Manor, says Kim Fraley, executive director of the nonprofit Elder Services of Okaloosa County.