Mar 4, 2025
Cox: Commission is ‘deeply invested’ in north-end planning study
No Okaloosa County Commissioner has forgotten about the completed, nearly $1 million North Okaloosa Planning Study, District 3 Commissioner Sherri Cox told many concerned residents at today’s commission meeting.
Mar 3, 2025
School District: Bullying involves an ‘imbalance of power’
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office reportedly investigated the circumstances around the Dec. 2 suicide of 13-year-old Payton Raulerson, who was a Crestview resident, an Okaloosa STEMM Academy eighth-grade student, and a victim of bullying.
Feb 28, 2025
Part of Arena Road to temporarily close
From Monday, March 10 to Monday, March 17, the section of Arena Road from Antioch Road to the Arena Road landfill will be closed for construction work on the southwest Crestview bypass project.
Feb 27, 2025
Early voting period for Laurel Hill voters is near
Early voting in Laurel Hill’s March 11 municipal election begins next Monday and runs through Friday, March 7.
Feb 27, 2025
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.
Feb 27, 2025
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.
Feb 26, 2025
Smoking/vaping soon could be illegal at every Hub City park
The Crestview City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to move forward with implementing a ban on smoking and vaping at all city-owned parks.
Feb 25, 2025
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.
Feb 25, 2025
A royal achievement
At Monday’s Crestview City Council meeting, Michael Cadenhead, owner of Cadenhead Pest Control, and Southside Primary School Principal Amy Bowles were announced as the king and queen of Crestview’s 2026 Mardi Gras Parade and Festival, which will take place on Jan. 31, 2026.
Feb 25, 2025
Eglin waterways considered restricted, says 96th Test Wing commander
The waters around Eglin’s main base and range area are now considered RESTRICTED.
The restricted area includes six specific waterways open for ID Card holders and guests with a visitor’s pass only. The posture change comes due to identified emerging air and waterborne threats against defense installations.