News Archive

CRESTVIEW — Having the county's lowest permit fees makes the city attractive to builders, but because the fees don't cover the cost of inspecting new buildings, taxpayers subsidize new construction.

A man from Crestview was shot and killed early Friday in a home in Jacksonville, N.C., and a Marine has been arrested in connection with the killing.

CRESTVIEW — Attendees of the Crestview Public Library’s First Tuesday series now know more about amateur radio.

CRESTVIEW — Carol Brown, a secretary at Laurel Hill School, has found the owner of several mementos mistakenly donated last year to the school.

A beloved local activist known for her drive and candor has passed away.

CRESTVIEW — More than a year after he was indicted for racketeering, former Crestview Police Maj. Joseph Floyd will go to trial Monday.

SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent suspicious traffic stops.

CRESTVIEW — When AMVETS Post 35 members post and retire service flags in front of their headquarters, they will have a local Boy Scout to thank for the new walkway down the center of the flag array.

CRESTVIEW — Michael Alan McCallum has been sentenced to 30 years prison and classified as a habitual felony offender, William Eddins, the First Judicial Circuit’s state attorney, announced.

CRESTVIEW — The next meeting of the Crestview City Council is 6 p.m. Aug. 12, 198 N. Wilson St., Crestview.