A fishing pier, an elevated observation platform, temporary boat slips, picnic pavilions, and a small store/bait shop are some of the amenities in the conceptual plan for the future Shalimar Bridge Park that will be developed by Okaloosa County and the town of Shalimar.
Sixty-five-year-old Valparaiso resident William Andersen, who has had previous complaints reported to police ranging from following children home from the bus stop to throwing teddy bears from his vehicle, has been charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged a teacher following an investigation into a sexual relationship with a student that reportedly occurred more than two decades ago.
Crestview officials on Monday unanimously approved a charitable donation agreement that provides $100,000 for the Crestview Animal Shelter, which will be named the “Rita Chimiak and Joan Sikes Animal Shelter” for a period of 20 years.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November.
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With compasses in hand and determination in their hearts, four dedicated Okaloosa County youth took home top honors at the 2025 Florida 4-H Forest Ecology Contest — a testament to months of tireless preparation, deep curiosity, and unwavering teamwork.
The Bush House/Crestview History Museum had some special visitors this morning: the three great granddaughters of the house’s original owners, Lorenza and Laura Bush.
