Feb 3, 2026
Salute to Old Glory
Members of Scouting USA’s Scout Troop No. 532, which is chartered by First Baptist Church of Holt, led the pledge of allegiance at the start of today’s Okaloosa County Commission meeting at the County Courthouse in Crestview.
Feb 2, 2026
C.R.A.S.H. members advance to state championship
Students who are members of two Crestview Robotics and STEM Hub teams recently took home top honors at a regional contest and are now gearing up to compete in the Florida Championship.
Jan 30, 2026
Florida moves to make all drivers license exams English only
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recently announced a change in policy regarding how driver license exams are proctored.
Starting Friday, Feb. 6, all driver license knowledge and skills examinations will be administered exclusively in English. The state also mentioned in a press release that exams must be taken without an interpreter.
Jan 30, 2026
Crestview couple sentenced on federal charges
Kevin Lamonte Powell Jr., 41, of Crestview, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after having previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon.
Jan 30, 2026
School Board celebrates poster contest winners
Pedestrian Safety Poster Contest winners were honored during the Okaloosa County School Board’s meeting on Monday.
Jan 28, 2026
Crestview Animal Services officer receives national honor
Crestview Animal Services Officer Katie Healey has won a 2026 Trailblazer in Animal Welfare Award, which provides her with a full scholarship to attend the Animal Care Expo in Pittsburgh in April.
Jan 28, 2026
Officials to break ground on Walmart Neighborhood Market
The groundbreaking ceremony for the eagerly anticipated Walmart Neighborhood Market at 1150 Industrial Drive in north Crestview is set for 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5.
Jan 27, 2026
Non-county residents soon might have to pay to park at many county rec sites
The Okaloosa County Commission recently agreed to have county staff pursue the procurement of a parking vendor and implement a pay-to-park system for non-county residents who park at county parks, beach lots, and boat ramps.
Jan 27, 2026
Church in south Crestview celebrates new fellowship hall
The New Life International Worship Center Church of God, which stands at 1950 P.J. Adams Parkway in Crestview, was placed by God “specifically atop of this hill that’s covered by the shadow of your protection,” Paul Mixon said at today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the church’s new fellowship hall.
Jan 27, 2026
Echols begins serving as the voice for Precinct 2
New Crestview Precinct 2 City Councilor Sylvester Echols made three points after being sworn into office Monday evening by Mayor Pro Tem Doug Capps at City Hall.














