Feb 19, 2024
Holt man arrested on numerous charges
A Holt man with numerous felony warrants who has fled from law enforcement multiple times in recent weeks was apprehended on Feb. 11 outside a home on Griffith Cemetery Road in Baker after being unable to outrun an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9.
Feb 19, 2024
Texas man sentenced to life over Okaloosa Greyhound Bus station murder
On Feb. 9, an Okaloosa County Jury found Ledesma Wooden guilty of Attempted First Degree Premeditated Murder, First Degree Premeditated Murder, and Aggravated Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm. Mr. Wooden was sentenced to mandatory life in prison.
Feb 16, 2024
Vineyard Village is about to bud
Hub City officials will soon help break ground on the Vineyard Village housing development near downtown Crestview.
Feb 15, 2024
Evening stroll to promote unity against crime
On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 24, a part of downtown Crestview will be illuminated during the city Police Department’s fifth annual Community Unity Flashlight Walk.
Feb 14, 2024
Officials celebrate benefits of sales tax at Laurel Hill School
“The barn” has much to be thankful for, Laurel Hill School Principal Lee Martello indicated this morning.
Feb 13, 2024
City requires developers to help lessen traffic woes
City of Crestview officials anticipate receiving a total of nearly $250,000 from developers to help alleviate the traffic impacts resulting from various planned developments.
Feb 13, 2024
Chipotle opens in Crestview
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened today at 2680 S. Ferdon Blvd., on an out-parcel at the Crestview Commons.
The new restaurant, which has a drive-thru, is open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Feb 13, 2024
Crestview city manager receives 20% salary hike
Along with giving him rave job-performance reviews, the Crestview City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to increase City Manager Tim Bolduc’s annual salary to $175,000.
Feb 13, 2024
2024 DoD spray course lands in Florida
Tampa Bay, Florida – Twenty-four Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 910th Airlift Wing helped facilitate the Department of Defense’s annual Aerial Spray Course in conjunction with the Florida Mosquito Control Association’s fly-in between Jan. 7-12, 2024.
Feb 12, 2024
Children’s Park makeover begins
The new splash pad at Crestview’s Children’s Park could be ready for kids to enjoy in April.



