There’s a new place to cool off in downtown Crestview.
The splash park on North Wilson Street opened last Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by city, county and community leaders from civic organizations and businesses.
Tucked away in rural Santa Rosa County within the Blackwater River Forest sits an operation that has been critical to recovery efforts of the Chipola River Shoal Bass population.
In existence for 80 years, the nearly 600-acre Blackwater Fisheries Research and Development Center in Holt has been at the center of helping to revive a species of fish that was devastated by Hurricane Michael in October of 2018.
Two teens and a 20 year old are behind bars following a burglary in the Auburn community near Crestview.
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of shots fired in the Auburn community and made contact with three teens in the area, leading to burglary and grand theft charges against the trio.
Michael Carson stands out wherever he goes. At 6-feet-7 inches and weighing 240 pounds, it’s hard for the Crestview senior offensive tackle not to draw attention.
One place Carson wants people to notice him is on the football field where he starts on the right side of the line. Carson has confidence to match his size.
Allyson LaVictoire is a product of the Okaloosa County School District as a student, teacher and administrator.
She attended Bob Sikes, Northwood and Walker elementary schools. She went to middle school at the old Richbourg Middle School. And she graduated from Crestview.
Crestview is not without its cultural side. A host of city-supported events, festivals and parades abound.
Active parks and rec program? Check. City-owned golf course? Check. A city museum will open in the coming weeks. There is even a community band and community choir.
Crestview is not without its cultural side. A host of city-supported events, festivals and parades abound.
Active parks and rec program? Check. City-owned golf course? Check. A city museum will open in the coming weeks. There is even a community band and community choir.
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