Aug 14, 2024
New elevator to uplift Crestview Manor
At Crestview Manor, residents and staff have gone without the use of an elevator for about six months.
Replacement parts are no longer available for the broken old elevator, which had been installed when the nonprofit assisted living facility was built in the 1950s.
Aug 14, 2024
Florida Highway Patrol reminds public about illegally wrapped license plates
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) issued a warning to drivers with Florida license plates that have been airbrushed, vinyl-wrapped, or customized. Such alterations violate the legal tag requirements under Florida law for reflectivity and safety enhancements and can potentially impact the yellow validation stickers. Driving on a public roadway with these altered plates is against […]
Aug 14, 2024
Train-themed playground and a mini golf course are in the works for Wilson Street
A train-themed playground at Crestview’s Wilson Street Park is expected to open by the end of September, according to City Manager Tim Bolduc.
And next spring, “Iggy’s Island,” a mini golf course that will include other amenities, is anticipated to open nearby.
Aug 13, 2024
Charges against former deputy are dismissed
All charges against former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dylan Gentry have been dismissed following the revelation of crucial video evidence, Gentry’s attorney, Jay Patel, said today in a news release.
Aug 13, 2024
Crestview officials discuss public bathing, duck poop and park cameras
Among other tasks, the city of Crestview’s newest community service aide will try to keep homeless people from bathing in the new splash pad at Twin Hills Children’s Park, prevent vandalism there and in other areas, and crack down on skateboarders and bicyclists on Main Street’s new ADA-compliant sidewalks.
Aug 13, 2024
Substitute teachers fill important role in education
Nearly every day of the school year a hundred or more teachers across the Okaloosa County School District will be out for everything from personal illness to attending a family celebration or to put on their coaching hat and travel with their team.
Aug 12, 2024
U.S. completes withdrawal from AB 201
The U.S. military completed its withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Agadez, Aug. 5. The departure from AB 201 was completed more than a month ahead of schedule and was facilitated by the transparency and professionalism of both U.S. and Nigerien forces.
Aug 12, 2024
Back to class in the Hub City
The new school year began today under a clear sky in Crestview.
Best wishes to all students and school staff for the year ahead.
Aug 9, 2024
New water reclamation plant will serve the growing north county
Okaloosa County has taken a major step forward in expanding wastewater treatment capacity for future north county needs by issuing an intent to award to J&P Construction Co. to build the Shoal River Ranch Water Reclamation Facility.
Aug 9, 2024
S.O.: Two women found with portable meth lab
A Crestview woman and a woman from the Dorcas area were arrested today after law enforcement officers reportedly found a meth lab in the women’s vehicle.