Jun 27, 2024
Crestview man arrested after 8-hour standoff, making email threat toward law enforcement
A Crestview man was arrested after a tense, eight-hour standoff on Barbarree Drive on June 27 and is accused of sending emails to Gov. Ron DeSantis threatening law enforcement.
Jun 27, 2024
Crestview man life-flighted after crash at U.S. 90, Warbler Way
A 36-year-old Crestview man was life flighted with serious injuries after a two-car accident resulted in his vehicle overturning at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and Warbler Way. The accident occurred when a 63-year-old Crestview man driving a pickup truck did not see the second vehicle, a sedan, traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 90, […]
Jun 27, 2024
Sheriff’s office: Man barricaded himself in home when deputies went to serve warrant
On Thursday, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene at a residence north of Crestview with a subject who was barricaded in his home and refuses to come out. OCSO deputies went to the home Thursday to serve a warrant for threats. However, the individual then barricaded himself in the home. After several […]
Jun 27, 2024
Cadet to cadre: Marine returns to Junior ROTC program at Hurlburt Field
Hurlburt Field — “Airstrike, airstrike, airstrike!”
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Bryan Caldwell yelled with a slight crack in his voice. After nearly a week of shouting, his voice had become raspy and strained.
Jun 26, 2024
Chill out: new splash pad opens in Crestview
The new splash pad at Twin Hills Children’s Park is amazing and convenient, says Crestview resident Marina Medina.
Jun 26, 2024
Crestview man arrested after marijuana, cocaine found in vehicle
WALTON COUNTY — A Crestview man is facing drug and weapons charges after running a stop sign in Mossy Head Tuesday, according to a press release from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
Jun 26, 2024
Eglin celebrated Juneteenth National Independence Day
Eglin Air Force Base — Eglin celebrated Juneteenth National Independence Day June 13. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Freedom.”
The day commemorates the end of enslavement in the United States. Juneteenth recognizes the accomplishments of enslaved African Americans and their many contributions to the nation.
Jun 26, 2024
Fishing camp reels in the fun
It has been said if you give a man a fish you feed him for a day, but if you teach a man to fish you feed him for a lifetime.
It also could be said, that if you teach a kid to fish, you provide a lifetime of outdoor recreation and fun.
Jun 25, 2024
Next session on planning study is set for mid-July
Okaloosa County’s consultant, Inspire Placemaking Collective Inc., will conduct Town Hall No. 6 for the North Okaloosa Planning Study on Monday, July 15, in Crestview.