More than $2.8 million in unlawfully retained bingo profits forfeited through criminal asset forfeiture actions have been sent to 10 Okaloosa County charities as part of the Department of Justice’s remission process, John P. Heekin, United States attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced today.
In a vine-filled patch of woods between Turkey Hen Creek and State Road 85 just south of Crestview stands the Cox Cemetery, which includes the grave of the man who ran a ferry service across the Shoal River more than a century ago.
Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers has been elected to serve as president of the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors.
With 5-0 votes, the Crestview City Council on Monday adopted a pair of ordinances that will implement requested future land use and zoning designation changes for a vacant 7.5-acre parcel on the west side of Antioch Road.
As part of her new, open-ended contract, Crestview City Manager Jessica Leavins will receive an annual salary of $175,000, which is $30,600, or 21%, more than her previous yearly pay.
As part of the city of Crestview’s ongoing efforts to expand recreation opportunities for Hub City residents, city officials are considering buying Central Baptist Church’s Recreational Outreach Center.
At tonight’s final budget public hearing, the Crestview City Council unanimously agreed to adopt the city’s final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026, which starts on Oct. 1.
Crestview Police officers on Sunday night arrested 49-year-old Henry E. Jackson on numerous charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.
Over the weekend, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Fort Walton Beach residence after its front door was kicked in and the door frame was damaged.
