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Oct 12, 2023

A woodland journey

A suspension bridge, an historic gristmill and abundant serene scenes of nature thrill hikers on a 6.5-mile roundtrip trek by Krul and Bear lakes within the Blackwater River State Forest in northeast Santa Rosa County.

Aug 29, 2023

Oyster sustainability model seeks to help Choctawhatchee Bay population

Troy University environmental science faculty recently developed an oyster habitat suitability model for the Choctawhatchee Bay as part of a $114,843 grant from the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance and Northwest Florida State College.

Aug 10, 2023

Owner of closing Crestview Plumbing and Hardware: ‘I miss it already!’

Gary Ellis, owner of Crestview Plumbing and Hardware at 297 N. Main St., plans to close the iconic downtown store for good on Oct. 31, Halloween, after working there for almost half a century.

Ellis, 65, of Baker, said on Aug. 3 that he plans to lease his overall commercial property to 3rd Planet Brewing Co., which plans to open a craft brewery like the one it has in Niceville sometime next year.


Aug 1, 2023

Crestview to ‘Swing on the Porch’

There’s more than one way to swing on a front porch, and a new porch swing is just one of them. Another is to jitterbug to the irresistible music of a lively big band. On Aug. 12, Crestview’s historic Bush House’s front porch has both.

Jul 18, 2023

Pickleball camp offered instruction for all ages

As the popularity of pickleball grows, so does the need for training in the sport. The basics are that of a simple paddle/racquet sport, making contact with the ball and getting it over a net. But to really develop skills you have to know proper techniques.

Jul 12, 2023

Small Crestview park showcases Florida greenery

Though it stands less than half a mile from busy U.S. Highway 90, the 2.5-acre site of the John McMahon Environmental Education Center in Crestview serves as a peaceful and shaded respite from the sun where visitors can hear bird songs and rustling leaves.

Jun 29, 2023

Crestview to host Independence Day ‘Party in the Park’

Twin Hills Park will host a decorated-bicycle parade, a slew of games, food and drink vendors, and DJ-provided music that will continue through a half-hour-long fireworks show on the Fourth of July.

“It’s more than just fireworks: It’s a ‘Party in the Park,’” Crestview Public Information Manager Chance Leavins said.


Jun 15, 2023

A vibrant community

This week we reported on the exciting future of the legendary Fox Theatre in downtown Crestview. The vision of the owners is exactly what can create a vibrant downtown community: three full-meu restaurants, a tapas and cocktail bar and a live-music venue.

Jun 14, 2023

Celebration of Life to honor Jeff Littrell

A Celebration of Life to honor James “Jeff” Jeffrey Littrell, the former longtime Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department director who died from medical complications on June 5, will be held at 11 a.m. June 22 at Emerald Coast Funeral Home.

May 18, 2023

Girl Scouts work on Good Neighbor badge

Scouts from the local Girl Scouts troop recently got an inside look at the inner workings of City Hall.

Eight scouts from Girl Scout troop 93004 visited Crestview City Hall last week to learn about the different departments at the city and how they work together to provide the different services to the residents.

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