Ducks, including black and white Muscovy ducks, roam Twin Hills Park on a recent afternoon. (Photo by Tony Judnich)
City of Crestview officials continue to form a strategy to decrease the high number of problematic ducks, including potentially killing many of the invasive Muscovy ducks, that have long been synonymous with the city’s popular Twin Hills Park, 100 N. Hathaway St.
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School District celebrates milestone
The Okaloosa County School District on Tuesday held its oath of office ceremony and annual organizational meeting, marking an important milestone for district leadership.
Blocker, battling health issues, to resign from the City Council
Joe Blocker plans to leave the Crestview City Council, on which he has served since 2013.
Cox and Palmer join, and Mixon rejoins, the County Commission
Newly elected District 3 Okaloosa County Commissioner Sherri Cox and District 5 Commissioner Drew Palmer began serving their first four-year terms on the commission and re-elected District 1 Commissioner Paul Mixon started serving his second term this morning.
Crestview mayor, new council members begin new terms
Returning Hub City Mayor J.B. Whitten and newly elected City Councilmembers Brandon Frost and Shannon Hayes were each sworn into office on Monday by the Rev. Paul Mixon, who is a pastor at Central Baptist Church in Crestview and the District 1 Okaloosa County commissioner.
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Ponder confirmed as NWF State College’s new president
On Jan. 2, former District 5 Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder will begin serving as Northwest Florida State College’s new president.
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Laurel Hill falls despite Spann’s big night
The bleachers were filled with tons of passionate Hoboes’ fans.
Laurel Hill supporters were ready for an opening night victory.
Congrats to our Athletes of the Week!
Air Force veteran: ‘With prayer, all things are possible’
Retired Air Force Col. Michele Shelton says her life-guiding mantra is “CP4,” which stands for character, passion, pride, perseverance, and personal responsibility.
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.
Main Street renovation might be finished next month
The contractor for Crestview’s $5.7 million Main Street renovation project aims to have it completed before Christmas, according to city officials.
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.
Main Street renovation might be finished next month
The contractor for Crestview’s $5.7 million Main Street renovation project aims to have it completed before Christmas, according to city officials.