Okaloosa County commissioners began budget season July 7 by reviewing a proposed $769 million budget that would keep property tax rates unchanged for the 10th consecutive year. County leaders, however, warned that a November ballot measure could significantly affect future budgets.
One Okaloosa EDC launched an online housing dashboard July 10, giving residents, prospective homebuyers, public officials and school planners a tool to track single-family and multifamily housing developments across the county.
The sheriffs of every county in Florida’s 1st Congressional District have endorsed U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis for reelection, according to a news release from the Patronis campaign released July 6.
This past Thursday the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 70th anniversary at its Awards and Installation Breakfast.
Members of the Chamber gathered at the Community Center to celebrate another year and recognize those that went above and beyond with an award ceremony.
Crestview Parks and Recreation continue to provide summer activities for the children of Crestview with its latest venture being Swim Camp.
Over 50 kids signed up to participate last week between the two available time slots to work on their swimming skills under the leadership of Crestview High School swim coach David Hernandez and his crew.
The Florida Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, announced school and district grades for the 2025-26 school year. School performance across the state continued to improve while meeting increasingly rigorous accountability standards.
Northwest Florida State College is expanding its Money-Back Guarantee Program, reinforcing its commitment to preparing students for careers that lead directly to employment.
A 40-year-old Crestview man was arrested July 5 on burglary, theft and drug charges after a property owner spotted him returning to the scene of a burglary reported a day earlier on Mount Olive Road, according to a news release from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
A 32-year-old Crestview man died July 3 after a homemade go-kart he was driving lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
There’s a place in Crestview where you can watch fencing demos, flip crêpes, sample éclairs and learn about the city’s relationship with Noirmoutier, all in the air-conditioned comfort of a century-old historic residence and its museum.
