News Archive

The Crestview Planning and Development Board voted Aug. 3 to recommend that the City Council approve a rezoning request for a nearly 37-acre lot that will be home to 72 new single-family homes.

This past weekend, the Davidson football team hosted its first-ever car show fundraiser.


With 19 cars parked in the middle school’s lot, the Panthers were able to raise roughly $2,500 toward new equipment.

The Okaloosa County School Board approved several additions to the student code of conduct that will affect elementary, middle and high school students across the county.

Okaloosa Technical College has seen rapid success and growth at its main campus in Fort Walton Beach. As the college grew, expansion was needed.


That expansion came to fruition this past Monday as OTC directors, Okaloosa County School Board members and students cut the ribbon to open Okaloosa Technical College North.

A sunny day is always a great day to play baseball and softball, However, for those spectating in the stands, it can become uncomfortable quickly.


To make things more comfortable and a little less hot, Crestview Parks and Recreation added five new shade awnings to cover the bleachers and playground.

A federal grand jury has indicted a Crestview woman on 42 counts tied to what authorities describe as a fraud scheme totaling more than $4 million, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida.

The Okaloosa County School District will officially celebrate the opening of Pineview School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14.

On the weekend of Aug. 1, Ohana Heating and Air held its first-ever “Dare Day.” The three-hour event pushed participants of all ages to their limits as they faced new and daring challenges to win prizes.


But the greatest dare of the day was to follow Jesus.

Most kids like to enjoy their summer outdoors, on vacation or playing video games. However, the Crestview Public Library encouraged kids to spend some of their summer reading.


With over 220 participants between birth to age 18, the library held its Youth Reader Awards on July 31 to celebrate their accomplishments.

Starting a business at any age can be difficult, but Gordon Martial Arts has found a way for kids to get real-world experience with its Kids Entrepreneur Market.


Hosted in its parking lot, kids from all over Northwest Florida settled under their tents for a fun day of selling.