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Crestview mayor to host free prayer breakfast event
CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WKRG) — Crestview Mayor JB Whitten is partnering with Rocky Bayou Christian School and All in Credit Union to host a prayer breakfast, according to a press release. The breakfast event is scheduled to take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.) on Thursday, May 30 at the […]
Has there ever been a tornado in Crestview before? What we know about 2 previous twisters
A possible tornado ripped through Crestview, Florida in the early morning hours on Friday, May 10, 2024. The suspected twister was alerted to via a tornado warning by the National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama at 3:59 a.m. Damage was significant north of the intersection of Highways 85 and 90, according to previous reporting. ...
Gulf Coast storm damage after Friday’s severe weather (Photos)
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — There are several reports of damage following last night’s severe weather, News 5 has learned. This is a running list of damage reports in the News 5 coverage area. This list will be updated as reports come in. Storm Damage Reports (4:28 p.m.): Okaloosa County Emergency Management gave a summary of […]
Severe storms damage parts of the Panhandle
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Strong to severe thunderstorms quickly crossed the Florida Panhandle this morning, with several storms producing damage. Starting around 4 am this morning, a squall line formed a bowing shape on radar suggesting intense winds were present across interior sections of Okaloosa and Walton County. An...
Civil rights group calls for changes after airman's shooting death by Florida deputy
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WEAR) — The Southern Poverty Law Center is calling for the end of police violence against Black people in the wake of the shooting death of Air Force airman Roger Fortson by a Florida deputy. Others are urging the community to not jump to conclusions until...
Most expensive homes sold in Santa Rosa County last month include record-setting property
Editor's note: This story has been update to correct an error. Santa Rosa County saw multiple seven-figure home sales during the month of April, including the most expensive beach home ever sold across both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. ...
Okaloosa County School District announces 2024 high school graduation schedule
NICEVILLE — The Okaloosa County School District has released the graduation ceremony schedule for local high schools. Each ceremony will offer free in-person attendance, along with a dedicated livestream on YouTube. Here is the Class of 2024 graduation schedule:. When is Laurel Hill School's graduation?. When is Baker School's...
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