The north end of this school zone on State Road 85 in Crestview is next to Ace Hardware. Students who use the crossing guard-manned crosswalk within the zone attend Richbourg School and Northwood Elementary School. (Photo by Tony Judnich)
Like her fellow Crestview City Council members, Councilor Dusty Allison is aware of drivers speeding through the city’s marked and signed school zones, which just before and after school have a 20-mph speed limit.
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Tom Moody is ‘everywhere.’ And now he’s Crestview’s top citizen
Tom Moody is a retired Army Ranger who is known as “a living legend.”
DeSantis taps Moody for U.S. Senate
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Jan. 16 named Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to succeed outgoing U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who was picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as secretary of state.
23 STS IDMT: ‘Knowing what to do and being ready can make all the difference’
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – “Is there a doctor on board?”
Sitting in his aisle seat toward the back of a commercial flight, Air Force Staff Sgt. William Flaspoehler saw the flight attendants scrambling for help.
Here are the winning entries in Crestview’s Christmas Parade
Featuring Santa dressed in camouflage, as well as characters from the classic “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” TV special, the American Legion Post 75 float in Crestview’s 2024 Christmas Parade is the winner of the “most festive” award from the nonprofit Main Street Crestview Association.
Shoutout to Niceville Tutoring
I want to give a BIG thanks to Niceville Tutoring! They’re not just a tutoring service, they’re invested in helping our kids in North Okaloosa succeed. Plus, supporting local businesses like theirs is what makes our community thrive! Give them a follow on Facebook and show your support!
Shoutout to the Crestview Community
Too many to list, but the community of Crestview came together and adopted every resident for Christmas @ Shoal Creek Rehab. Thank you to all who made Christmas so magical for our residents
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Planned Walmart Neighborhood Market takes major step forward
City of Crestview officials recently received a new development application for the planned Walmart Neighborhood Market on the city’s north end.
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Bulldog basketball earns big district win over Dolphins
In a tight game against a district rival, Crestview boys’ basketball coach Greg Watson knew exactly where he wanted the ball to go with a lead.
To his senior point guard.
Congrats to our Athletes of the Week!
Knights support Crestview’s baby box
At Monday’s Crestview City Council meeting, members of the Knights of Columbus Council 7968 of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church donated $4,500 to help cover the costs of the city’s Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 1.
FWC: Blue crab traps in NWFL need to be out of water by Jan. 5
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in all waters from Franklin County to the Florida/Alabama state line must be removed from the water before Jan. 5, the first day of a 10-day trap closure. This closure will give groups authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.
Backpack Buddies delivering hope in Okaloosa County
As recently as 2021, 12.3% of children in Okaloosa County were faced with food insecurity.
Shana Lawson is hoping to change that.
FWC: Blue crab traps in NWFL need to be out of water by Jan. 5
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in all waters from Franklin County to the Florida/Alabama state line must be removed from the water before Jan. 5, the first day of a 10-day trap closure. This closure will give groups authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) the opportunity to identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.
Backpack Buddies delivering hope in Okaloosa County
As recently as 2021, 12.3% of children in Okaloosa County were faced with food insecurity.
Shana Lawson is hoping to change that.