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With the stroke of a pen, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed about $2.2 million in local projects championed by State Rep. Nathan Boyles, R-Baker, for Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties, including equipment for three North Okaloosa fire departments and a footbridge that would have closed a gap on the Florida National Scenic Trail.

The city of Crestview has grown over the years with the addition of housing, city projects, and small businesses.


Now, three more businesses are making their way to Crestview to add to scenic downtown.

When Joshua Joiner and his family bought Southern Raceway in East Milton earlier this year, they figured it would take two to three years to reach the level of racing they envisioned. Five months in, one of dirt racing’s premier touring series is coming to town.

Precinct 1 in the City of Crestview lies between U.S. Highway 90 at the north end and Interstate 10 at the south end and is considered the core of the city.
In November 2024, longtime Councilman Joe Blocker resigned his Precinct 1 seat after serving 11 years on the City Council. The 2024 council appointed Dusty Allison to the position for the remainder of Blocker’s term.

For the first time in nearly two years, Matt Gaetz is once again a public official after being appointed to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors, effective July 1.

There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the Fourth of July in Okaloosa County this weekend. The City of Crestview will host its annual Fourth of July celebration at Twin Hills Park from 4 to 9:30 p.m. The event will feature food vendors, local vendors, children’s activities, live music and free parking. The City of […]

The City of Crestview may become the first government in Okaloosa County to take a stand against data centers, as an ordinance banning their development is expected to come before the council.

The Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award recognizes schools whose coaches, student-athletes, spectators, and communities exemplify outstanding sportsmanship both on and off the field.


For the 2025-26 school year, the Baker Gators were granted the award for the Rural Classification.

It has been more than 10 years since Eglin Air Force Base opened its gates to the public for an air show. In April 2027, that will change.

It was back in March when the Innovative Minds of Crestview, “IMOC”, put together their first ever Spring Break Camp. With help from the City of Crestview, IMOC was able to host the camp free of charge.


The success of Village Vibes overflowed IMOC’s cup and poured over into summer allowing the creation of Village Vibes Summer Camp.