Dec 2, 2025
Craft beer company, burger biz eye site next to Coney Island
An Alga Beer Co. tap house and a Brown Bagger food trailer soon might fill the small vacant lot directly north of Coney Island on Main Street in downtown Crestview.
Dec 1, 2025
State Rep. Boyles proposes bill to bring more transparency to circuit and county courts
Florida State Representative Nathan Boyles, who represents District 3 in the State House, has introduced a bill to bring greater transparency to Florida’s judicial system.
Nov 26, 2025
Christmas at the Bush House is Dec. 13
The historic Bush House is decorated in its festive Christmas finery, Christmas music fills the air, and soon, a lively farmers’ and crafters’ market will bustle on the lawn, and lavishly costumed storybook characters will flit around the rooms, pausing for photos with visitors.
Nov 25, 2025
Crestview Garden Club blooms anew
Restoring the butterfly garden at Crestview’s John McMahon Environmental Learning Center and helping a new community garden blossom are among the green-thumb projects being planned by members of the new Crestview Garden Club.
Nov 25, 2025
Main Street gears up for huge Christmas Parade
For about 1 1/2 hours before its grand finale featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus in a sleigh, the Downtown Crestview Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, will thrill onlookers with well over 100 entries, including marching bands, floats, horses, performers, and siren-light-flashing fire trucks and police cars.
Nov 24, 2025
Crestview man faces life in prison
Crestview resident Todd Lee Taylor, 56, was found guilty last Tuesday of lewd or lascivious molestation (victim over 12 but less than 16 years old, defendant over 18 years old), lewd or lascivious battery (victim 12-15 years of age, defendant over 18 years old) and burglary of a dwelling with a lewd or lascivious battery.
Nov 24, 2025
The story of Jesus’ birth will be shared in Laurel Hill
Featuring members of the NWF SHARE theatre program, “The Living Nativity: Your Personal Journey to the Manger,” is coming to Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church.
Nov 24, 2025
School District names new HR director
Okaloosa County School District officials today announced that Steve Chatman will serve as the district’s new director of human resources.
Nov 24, 2025
Crestview woman dies after being hit by a truck
A 20-year-old Crestview woman died Friday after walking into the path of a vehicle and being struck by the automobile, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.
Nov 22, 2025
Crestview Fire personnel, others attend 850 Fireman training in Santa Rosa County
Around 100 firefighters from across the Florida Panhandle attended the 850 Fireman training day at Midway Fire District’s Station 37 Friday, Nov. 21.




