Apr 22, 2025
Crestview adopts long-term growth strategy
The city of Crestview’s new, long-term growth strategy is intended to provide a transparent roadmap for sustainable, smart growth and development within the city limits, according to Crestview Development Services Director Barry Henderson.
Apr 22, 2025
S.O: Shalimar man withheld food from young boy
A Shalimar man was charged with child neglect after Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Saturday located a young boy who said the defendant was not caring for or feeding him.
Apr 22, 2025
Easter arrives in Laurel Hill
The morning sun had just started peeking over the trees in Gene Clary Park as more than 30 residents representing at least five Laurel Hill area churches gathered to celebrate the Risen Lord during the small north county community’s traditional Easter Sunrise Service.
Apr 21, 2025
Hurricane Expo whirls in on May 3
Billed as “Florida’s Greatest Hurricane Preparedness Party,” Okaloosa County’s 2nd Annual Hurricane Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the County Administration Building, 1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Shalimar.
Apr 17, 2025
Crestview Housing Authority director answers the call
The four apartment communities managed by the Crestview Housing Authority have seen a total of more than $5 million worth of upgrades since March 1, 2024, when the Rev. Cecil Williams began serving as the CHA’s executive director.
Apr 17, 2025
FWC seeks bear hunting feedback
Due to an increase in bear populations, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to bear hunting regulations in Florida. To help them with this, please complete a short comment tool to share your thoughts on this topic.
Apr 17, 2025
New countywide emergency communication system goes live
Police scanners that members of the public used to listen to for information on vehicle accidents, structure fires and other incidents involving first responders recently went quiet with the implementation of Okaloosa County’s new, $26 million emergency communication system.
Apr 16, 2025
Controlled burn in Garden City
A private landowner continues conducting a controlled burn to clear underbrush on a 120-acre property between Garden City Road and Possum Ridge Road in Garden City.
Apr 16, 2025
DeFuniak Springs woman dies, Crestview man injured in crash
A 43-year-old DeFuniak Springs woman died on Tuesday evening in a car accident at County Road 393 and Staghorn Road in the Deerland area.
Apr 16, 2025
Leavins to serve as interim city manager
Jessica Leavins, who in January was promoted from her role as Crestview’s administrative services director to deputy city manager, will begin serving as interim city manager on May 1.




