Apr 9, 2024
Smoking/vaping is now outlawed at most of Twin Hills Park
An ordinance that bans smoking and vaping in most parts of Crestview’s Twin Hills Park took effect immediately after being adopted by a majority of the City Council on Monday.
Apr 8, 2024
Active shooter on I-10 arrested, said God told her to do it
Florida Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a report of an active shooter in Holmes County Monday, April 8. The suspect was reportedly a female who had recently checked out of a local hotel and told the staff she was going on a shooting spree, directed by “God” in relation to the solar eclipse.
Apr 8, 2024
Students and teachers explore local businesses
A group of 15 students and teachers from middle and high schools in north Okaloosa County went on a behind-the-scenes tour of several local businesses on Friday.
Apr 8, 2024
Annual Keep Crestview Beautiful cleanup starts soon
The city of Crestview will provide manned dumpsters around the city for free use by residents during the fourth annual Keep Crestview Beautiful cleanup, which runs from Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April 28.
Volunteer opportunities are available.
Apr 5, 2024
3rd Annual Baker Arts Festival is ready to bloom
The Baker Block Museum’s annual Baker Arts Festival returns to Heritage Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20.
This will be the third year for the spring event, which has free admission.
Apr 5, 2024
Crestview man found with $10K and over 28 grams of meth
Lataviaus Brown, 23, of 210 Grimes Ave. in Crestview, was arrested Wednesday on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine over 28 grams, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Apr 5, 2024
Waste Pro rates rise in Laurel Hill
Starting with the quarterly bills issued this month, Laurel Hill residents who are Waste Pro customers will see a rate increase for residential waste/yard refuse service.
Apr 5, 2024
Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 shapes the future of air combat
Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (AFNS) – During exercise Red Flag 24-2, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps personnel trained alongside the Royal Netherlands Air Force from March 11-24.
Apr 4, 2024
More shopping, dining options are in the works for north Crestview
Two proposed shopping centers are in different stages of development north of U.S. Highway 90 in Crestview, City Manager Tim Bolduc said at today’s Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast at the city Community Center.
Apr 3, 2024
North county residents share concerns about growing pains
To help mitigate growth, Okaloosa County officials should “put the onus on developers” and charge them an infrastructure impact fee of $25,000 for every acre of development, Crestview-area resident Ken Hose told District 3 County Commissioner Nathan Boyles Tuesday night in Baker.