Commissioners approve master plan of new 392-lot River Park subdivision
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a conceptual master plan for a three-phase, 392-lot single-family detached residential subdivision and postponed consideration of a master plan for a 102-lot subdivision to a future date.
Crestview High School appreciates their teachers
The title of ‘teacher’ is described as, “a person who helps others acquire knowledge, skills, or values, typically working as a professional instructor in educational settings like schools,” but in reality, they are “world changers”.
Crestview Approves Use of Federal Forfeiture Funds for Police Equipment, Training
The Crestview City Council approved a request from the Crestview Police Department to allocate $39,583 in federal forfeiture funds toward new equipment and training programs.
Crestview woman charged after discharging a firearm
Danielle Renee Krejci of Brackin St. in Crestview was arrested May 3, after reportedly firing her gun twice in the direction of a pickup truck.
Southwest Crestview Bypass opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Southwest Crestview Bypass officially opened May 1 following a ceremonial ribbon-cutting hosted by Okaloosa County. The event was attended by nearly 100 community members and government officials from the city, county and state.
Hearing in animal cruelty case continued
Karen Kroll, who faces 64 counts of animal cruelty, appeared in court April 23 for a civil case filed by the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). The civil proceedings are separate from the ongoing criminal case brought by the state of Florida.
Wawa construction begins on South Ferdon Boulevard
Ground has broken on a new Wawa convenience store and gas station at 1510 S. Ferdon Boulevard in Crestview, with Olson Land Partners LLC currently conducting underground construction, including drainage infrastructure.
Tim Bryant earns prestigious award
Okaloosa County School District Board Member, Tim Bryant, is being honored by the Florida School Boards Association.
Mr. Bryant was awarded one of the most prestigious awards given by the FSBA, the Distinguished Leader Award.
Sidewalk staining project funding diverted to multi-use path
A proposed cleaning and staining project for sidewalks along Main Street in Crestview has been scrapped following discussion at a recent Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Crestview Resource Center celebrates two years of helping the community
The Crestview Resource Center recently hosted its second annual open house, highlighting the outreach groups it partners with to assist underprivileged residents.















