Apr 10, 2025
Gopher Tortoise Day
Happy Gopher Tortoise Day. Gopher tortoises are found in all 67 Florida counties and are frequently seen in neighborhoods, along roadways, and in many of Florida’s public parks and forests. Their burrows provide shelter for more than 350 species.
Apr 9, 2025
Affordable apartments continue taking shape
Units at the Vineyard Village apartment complex by downtown Crestview might be ready for occupancy around August or September, the Rev. Cecil Williams from Gregg Chapel A.M.E. Church said today.
Apr 9, 2025
S.O. searches for fleeing Crestview-area felon
A Crestview-area man wanted by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office on multiple warrants, ranging from felony failure to appear to possession of firearms and ammo by a convicted felon, ran from an attempted traffic stop on Tuesday near U.S. Highway 90 and Hibiscus Avenue in the Deerland area.
Apr 8, 2025
Potential Crestview subdivision would bring much more traffic
The proposed large Freedom Walk subdivision on Crestview’s north end took another step toward becoming a reality on Monday night.
Apr 4, 2025
World War II comes to life at Spanish Trail Park
Dressed in a wool uniform, Josh Siren stood near a freshly dug foxhole at Spanish Trail Park this morning while discussing his portrayal of a Russian Liberation Army soldier commanded by German forces in World War II.
Apr 3, 2025
Sheriff: Fallen deputy ‘chose a lifetime of service’
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is in “shock and disbelief” over the shooting death of Deputy William May, Sheriff Michael Adkinson said on Wednesday evening.
Apr 3, 2025
Trio arrested in FWB drug bust
Three people were arrested on various drug charges after a narcotics search warrant was executed on Tuesday at a residence at 111 London Ave. in Fort Walton Beach.
Apr 2, 2025
Former jail chief arrested for impersonating a police officer
Former Okaloosa County Corrections Chief Nolan Weeks, who resigned from that position last December, was recently arrested by Shalimar Police for impersonating a police officer.
Apr 2, 2025
Execution slated in murders of woman, children
In what would be Florida’s fourth execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for a man who in 1998 murdered his girlfriend and her three children in Crestview.
Apr 2, 2025
April 1 election recap: Patronis to Congress, Boyles wins primary
Northwest Florida has a new representative in Washington, D.C.
Jimmy Patronis, the Republican nominee for U.S. House District 1, defeated Democratic candidate Gay Valimont Tuesday, April 1 to replace Matt Gaetz.