Jan 30, 2026
School Board celebrates poster contest winners
Pedestrian Safety Poster Contest winners were honored during the Okaloosa County School Board’s meeting on Monday.
Jan 28, 2026
Crestview Animal Services officer receives national honor
Crestview Animal Services Officer Katie Healey has won a 2026 Trailblazer in Animal Welfare Award, which provides her with a full scholarship to attend the Animal Care Expo in Pittsburgh in April.
Jan 28, 2026
Officials to break ground on Walmart Neighborhood Market
The groundbreaking ceremony for the eagerly anticipated Walmart Neighborhood Market at 1150 Industrial Drive in north Crestview is set for 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5.
Jan 27, 2026
Non-county residents soon might have to pay to park at many county rec sites
The Okaloosa County Commission recently agreed to have county staff pursue the procurement of a parking vendor and implement a pay-to-park system for non-county residents who park at county parks, beach lots, and boat ramps.
Jan 27, 2026
Church in south Crestview celebrates new fellowship hall
The New Life International Worship Center Church of God, which stands at 1950 P.J. Adams Parkway in Crestview, was placed by God “specifically atop of this hill that’s covered by the shadow of your protection,” Paul Mixon said at today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the church’s new fellowship hall.
Jan 27, 2026
Echols begins serving as the voice for Precinct 2
New Crestview Precinct 2 City Councilor Sylvester Echols made three points after being sworn into office Monday evening by Mayor Pro Tem Doug Capps at City Hall.
Jan 26, 2026
Okaloosa County man charged with offenses against a student
A Walton High football and weightlifting coach is facing a second-degree felony following an investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, WCSO officials said Friday in a news release.
Jan 26, 2026
County approves funding for planned SR 85 widening work
Okaloosa County will contribute $10 million in local option half-cent infrastructure sales tax money to help pay for the widening of a segment of State Road 85 by south Crestview.
Jan 23, 2026
National Weather Service issues ‘Extreme Cold Watch’
Temperatures may be sitting in the upper 60s along the Florida Panhandle today (Jan. 23, 2026), but the National Weather Service in Mobile has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for Alabama, Mississippi and Northwest Florida.
Jan 23, 2026
Homeless shelter workers keep the faith
When people first seek help at the nonprofit Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless, they are encouraged by shelter officials to find a local church to attend.














