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A look at the 1-mile segment of State Road 85 between Live Oak Church Road, at the bottom of the photo, and P.J. Adams Parkway. (Photo courtesy of Okaloosa County)
Okaloosa County will contribute $10 million in local option half-cent infrastructure sales tax money to help pay for the widening of a segment of State Road 85 by south Crestview.

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Temperatures may be sitting in the upper 60s along the Florida Panhandle today (Jan. 23, 2026), but the National Weather Service in Mobile has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for Alabama, Mississippi and Northwest Florida.
When people first seek help at the nonprofit Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless, they are encouraged by shelter officials to find a local church to attend.
During “Ranch Day” each Friday, students in the K-12 Wagyumama Schoolhouse homeschool instructional program learn, among other skills, how to build a shelter, make a fire with nothing but a flint rock, change a tire, drive a tractor, take care of animals, and be good stewards of the land.
Crestview interim City Clerk Natasha Peacock, who has served a total of 13 years in the clerk’s office, is now the city clerk, the City Council unanimously agreed on Tuesday.

Shoutout to Annabelle Donuts

Last Sunday we went by after church to purchase some treats. A women and her children in front of us where ordering and the owner gave the women’s daughter a free order of donut holes. We ordered a few things including donut holes and he also gave us our donut hole order for free. We love and support Annabelle’s and the owner is always a pleasure and this was another wonderful reason we love them and you should too! 100/100 recommend.

Shoutout to Autism Pensacola 2025 Connecting The Pieces Gala

Autism Pensacola’s 19th Annual Connecting the Pieces Gala is Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Community Center. The event features a silent auction, music by the Dharma Beats, a walkabout menu-tasting provided by local chefs and restaurants, signature cocktails and a brief program. All proceeds of the Connecting the Pieces Gala support Autism Pensacola’s outreach efforts to serve children and families affected by autism in the local community.

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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    A Walton High football and weightlifting coach is facing a second-degree felony following an investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, WCSO officials said Friday in a news release.

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    Baker hosted the District 1-1A girls weightlifting meet Wednesday where they competed for their ninth straight district title.
    For senior Hanna Rogers, this meet meant a little more.
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    Congrats to our Student and Athlete of the Week!


    When people first seek help at the nonprofit Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless, they are encouraged by shelter officials to find a local church to attend.

    Members of NWF SHARE (Social Homeschool Active Recreational Events) received the first-place Main Street Christmas Parade Award on Monday.
    On Sunday evening, Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten flipped a big switch to turn on the lights of the city’s huge Christmas tree, which helped brighten the foggy, misty sky and signaled the start of the annual Downtown Crestview Christmas Parade on Main Street.
    Members of NWF SHARE (Social Homeschool Active Recreational Events) received the first-place Main Street Christmas Parade Award on Monday.
    On Sunday evening, Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten flipped a big switch to turn on the lights of the city’s huge Christmas tree, which helped brighten the foggy, misty sky and signaled the start of the annual Downtown Crestview Christmas Parade on Main Street.

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