May 14, 2025
Crestview to honor fallen veterans
The city of Crestview’s Memorial Day Ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 at the Okaloosa County Veterans Memorial on North Main Street.
May 13, 2025
Two-year-old boy’s life saved by Crestview PD and dispatchers
On April 8, 2025, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Crestview Police Department units were dispatched in response to a report of a two-year-old boy possibly experiencing cardiac arrest and seizures. Officer Jessika Axelson was the first to arrive, finding the boy unresponsive and with no heartbeat. She immediately began cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
May 13, 2025
Patronis issues warning about deed fraud
Congressman Jimmy Patronis on May 5 warned consumers about a surge in real estate deed scams.
Fraudsters target vacant or unmonitored homes and use forged documents to sell those properties to unsuspecting buyers, according to a news release from Patronis. It states that according to the FBI, nationwide, from 2019 through 2023, 58,000 victims reported $1.3 billion in losses relating to real estate fraud.
May 13, 2025
School District celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Okaloosa County School District will engage students, staff, and families in activities designed to foster mental wellness, promote conversation, and provide mental health resources.
May 9, 2025
Baker Block Museum to host the Baker Arts Festival
Art and craft vendors, live music, and tasty food will highlight the Fourth Annual Baker Arts Festival, which is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17.
May 8, 2025
Maney wants markers for Camp Crestview and Fort Kirkland sites
With the aim of sharing local history in perpetuity, Army veteran and District 4 State Rep. Patt Maney, R-Shalimar, hopes to have historical markers placed at the sites of the long-gone Camp Crestview and Fort Kirkland.
May 7, 2025
Hub City officials want South Main to mirror North Main
With final approval, several proposed Hub City regulations would help spread the character and feel of “Historic Downtown Crestview” on North Main Street to South Main Street.
May 7, 2025
World’s largest lionfish tournament returns
Destin-Fort Walton Beach will host the Emerald Coast Open, the world’s largest lionfish tournament, from May 16-18.
May 7, 2025
Crestview Animal Services receives help to increase lifesaving
City of Crestview officials on Tuesday announced that Crestview Animal Services has been selected to receive support from Best Friends Animal Society, a national leader in animal welfare, through the Jacksonville Humane Society.
May 6, 2025
Barlow joins state Rehab Council
Crestview resident Bonnie Barlow, who is the president and CEO of Bridgeway Center Inc., is one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ dozen appointees to the Florida Rehabilitation Council, according to a news release issued Friday by the governor’s office.




