Cattle ranch in Laurel Hill receives award
The use of fencing to prevent cattle from entering creeks and ponds and the practice of no-till planting for summer and winter grazing are a couple of reasons why the Luke Cattle Co., of Laurel Hill, recently received a “This Farm CARES” award from the Florida Farm Bureau Federation.
S.O.: Man arrested at Duke Field thought he was in Texas
A man who authorities say tried to enter Duke Field this morning while believing he was in Galveston, Texas was arrested on charges of resisting an officer with violence and assault on a law enforcement officer.
Crestview Police arrest man on drug, domestic violence charges
Jerome Duncan, 43, of the 1000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, was arrested on numerous charges on Tuesday by Crestview Police.
Authorities recover millions from illegal bingo operation
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.
Woods by Crestview contain graves, remains of purported distillery
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.
Chambers now leads the FHSAA
Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers has been elected to serve as president of the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors.
Land off Antioch Road will have residential designations
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.
Crestview city manager receives a 21% raise
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.
City of Crestview might buy ‘The ROC’ gym and pool
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.
Crestview’s budget receives final approval
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.














