Crestview man tries to flush drugs down toilet, police say
A Crestview man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to flush cocaine and methamphetamine down a toilet.
Marlin Reynolds, 32, who is on felony probation, faces a long list of new narcotics charges following the execution of a narcotics search warrant by members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Multi-Agency Drug Task Force.
Parvovirus closes animal shelter to public temporarily
The City of Crestview announced the Crestview Animal Services facility at 715 N. Ferdon Blvd. will be closed to the public as of Friday through Oct. 21 due to a potential outbreak of Feline Parvovirus (FPV). “We take the health of the animals we care for very seriously, and we are taking all the necessary […]
City of Crestview hosting donation drive for Hurricane Ian victims
The City of Crestview is hosting a donation drive to help the victims of Hurricane Ian. The drive will take place at City Hall, 198 N Wilson St, beginning Oct. 8 at 8 a.m. The City will accept donations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 10. Additionally, volunteers are needed at the donation […]
Crestview man arrested for parking lot shooting at pool facility
A Crestview man was arrested following a shooting at a pool facility.
According to Crestview Police Department, the incident began on Wed., Oct. 5th, at 6:35 p.m., when Crestview Police responded to multiple calls of shots being fired at the Redstone Estates Pool area off East Redstone Avenue.
Luke family is Outstanding Farm Family for 2022
It’s not every day that we get the opportunity to recognize an outstanding farm family, especially a first-generation farm family. On September 8, the agricultural community in Okaloosa County celebrated the Luke Family as our 2022 Outstanding Farm Family.
Code enforcement keeps city at standard
At a recent Crestview city council meeting, city manager Tim Bolduc gave a powerful presentation regarding code enforcement to quell misinformation and rumors swirling around actions of code enforcement.
Shady Grove celebrates 100 years of worship
The years have passed quickly for those associated with Shady Grove Assembly of God Church in Baker.
As is the case with churches around the world and across the spectrum of history, generations come and go.
Crestview man charged with trafficking fentanyl, meth following traffic stop
A Crestview man who was arrested after an attempt to flee from a traffic stop, had two more felonies added to his rap sheet after deputies served a search warrant on his residence.
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Florida
The American Pickers are excited to return to Florida! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in December 2022.
Dry, windy weather in forecast, fire danger increases
The Florida Forest Service’s Blackwater Forestry Center is issuing words of warning for anyone considering any outdoor burning activities in the coming days: Use extreme caution or simply don’t do it.
According to the Florida Forest Service, it has been more than two weeks since most of the three-county area (Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties) has seen rainfall and wildfire danger is on the rise. Add to that a forecast calling for increased winds and low humidity for the next three days and firefighters are bracing for the possibility of significant fire activity.

















