Northwest Florida might have been home to America’s first domesticated cats
A recently published archaeological study is shedding new light on the role of domesticated cats in the early days of Colonial America. The remains of the cats at the heart of the article were found on a 1559 shipwreck in Pensacola Bay, dubbed Emmanuel Point II.
Memorial for Kadance Fredericksen is coming to Twin Hills Park
An anonymous donor has offered to pay the estimated $5,000 cost of establishing a memorial for the late Kadance Fredericksen at Twin Hills Park, Crestview officials said at Monday’s City Council meeting.
Hero and loved ones celebrate their new home
The Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS, in partnership with Building Homes for Heroes, recently welcomed Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Day and his family into their new mortgage-free, specially adapted home east of the Deerland area.
Cowboys and competitions
After the cancellation of the 2025 Old Spanish Trail Rodeo in Baker, some very dedicated people stepped forward to bring the rodeo to the community and host the first annual Sandy Sansing Baker Pro Rodeo.
Dogs find forever homes
A total of 15 dogs were adopted at a March 1 dog-adoption event conducted by Crestview Animal Services and Saving with Soul Pet Rescue of Northwest Florida.
The event took place at the Crestview Public Library.Woman is now fastest hiker in Florida Trail history
There are few places in the world where you can walk through swamps, prairies, beaches, flat woods and a Civil War battlefield. In Florida, you can see this all in a matter of a month, or if you are Deanna Doane, 19 days.
Community comes together for Hearts and Crafts market
The Crestview community came together for a day of fun at the inaugural “Hearts and Crafts” market on Feb. 14 at the Crestview community center.
Molly Gray of 4:8 Physio in Crestview put on the event with all proceeds going to “Heart of the Bride”, a Christian non-profit group based out of Niceville.
Elder Services to offer free meals for seniors
Starting Monday, March 3, Crestview-area senior citizens who are 60 or older are invited to enjoy free meals at the Crestview Senior Activity Center, 205 Stillwell Blvd.
Barbecue cook-off and fire truck pull will benefit seniors
Two upcoming, fun-filled events in Niceville will benefit senior citizens who live at the nonprofit Crestview Manor and Twin Cities Pavilion assisted living facilities.
A shift in leadership
In bright sunshine this morning at Crestview Fire Station 1, retiring Fire Chief Tony Holland helped hand the reigns of the city Fire Department over to new Fire Chief Josh Vargason.

















