Jul 23, 2019
North Okaloosa County services calendar
PRIZE DONATIONS NEEDED: The Crestview Police Department Community Services Division accepts prize donations for the games night it has with special needs teens and adults in Crestview. Donations of …
Jul 23, 2019
Okaloosa County clubs and organizations
CRESTVIEW — Here is the latest information on area club meetings in Northwest Florida.
MONDAYS
ADULT CHESS CLUB: The Crestview library hosts the Adult Chess Club 5-8 p.m. Monday evenings. Play…
Jul 23, 2019
Portrait studio collecting backpack for students
CRESTVIEW — The Shot in Focus Portrait Studio will have its first Back to School Backpack for Portraits Charity Drive for Crestview elementary schools.
The event is running now through Aug. 5 at th…
Jul 23, 2019
Crestview library ready for fall activities
You may still be cooking like sausages in this oppressive heat, but here at the library, we’re closing up shop on the summer and getting ready for a wild autumnal ride!
If you haven’t yet, follow t…
Jul 23, 2019
Be aware of brown widow spiders
Recently, Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel mentioned to me that she had more than once seen brown widow spiders in parts of Okaloosa County. Concerned about this and to provide better awa…
Jul 23, 2019
Public, private partnerships driving Crestview initiatives
CRESTVIEW — When the city was presented the opportunity to observe the 75th anniversary of the World War II D-Day invasion, Mayor JB Whitten jumped on it.
However, there was no city budget for a ce…
Jul 23, 2019
Council approves plans to help Crestview grow
CRESTVIEW — The City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance on Monday night that could possibly add several new residences to the area.
The ordinance deals with a proposed 48 acres locate…
Jul 23, 2019
New downtown signage to help revitalize district
CRESTVIEW — The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) met for a special brief meeting Monday night to discuss three new signs for the downtown Crestview District.
In January 2018, the process for th…
Jul 19, 2019
Gordon Martial Arts holds promotion ceremony
CRESTVIEW — Ethan Hunter achieved a long-time goal July 5, becoming one of three Gordon Martial Arts students to be named to the coveted Black Belt Club.
His dedication, self-control, excellent att…
Jul 19, 2019
Crestview awarded $40,000 economic development grant
CRESTVIEW — The city of Crestview has been named as one of six communities that received a $40,000 grant for economic development.
The grant was administered by the state’s Department of Economic O…



