Pineview School to celebrate opening with Aug. 14 ribbon cutting
The Okaloosa County School District will officially celebrate the opening of Pineview School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14.
‘Dare Day’ challenges community, provides school supplies
On the weekend of Aug. 1, Ohana Heating and Air held its first-ever “Dare Day.” The three-hour event pushed participants of all ages to their limits as they faced new and daring challenges to win prizes.
But the greatest dare of the day was to follow Jesus.
Reading record set over the summer
Most kids like to enjoy their summer outdoors, on vacation or playing video games. However, the Crestview Public Library encouraged kids to spend some of their summer reading.
With over 220 participants between birth to age 18, the library held its Youth Reader Awards on July 31 to celebrate their accomplishments.
Young entrepreneurs bring businesses to local market
Starting a business at any age can be difficult, but Gordon Martial Arts has found a way for kids to get real-world experience with its Kids Entrepreneur Market.
Hosted in its parking lot, kids from all over Northwest Florida settled under their tents for a fun day of selling.
County agenda includes taxes, SROs, subdivision
The Okaloosa County Commission has a packed agenda for its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 8:30 a.m. at the Crestview Courthouse, 101 E. James Lee Blvd.
Here are three things to know about the upcoming meeting.
Two injured in head on crash in Okaloosa County
Two men where critically injured on July 29 when their pickup trucks collided head-on U.S. Highway 90 near Bryant Bridge Road, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol
Crestview Citizen Academy provides behind the scenes look
On July 7, a total of 16 Crestview citizens graduated from the City of Crestview’s Citizen Academy.
This was the first time that the academy had been held and has plans to become an annual event.
Okaloosa Schools aren’t advertising a tax increase this year
For the first time in more than two decades, the Okaloosa County School District will not have to publish a notice of a proposed property tax increase. School officials say that isn’t necessarily tax relief, just a byproduct of what is actually going on.
Rap Revival takes stage at Old Spanish Trail Amphitheater
The Old Spanish Trail Amphitheater will come alive Sept. 12 as Praise Fest makes its debut in Crestview.
Featuring local Christian rap artists along with contemporary worship music, Praise Fest aims to lift Jesus’ name through various styles of worship for the community to enjoy.
Kids’ Summer Bash puts exclamation point on summer’s end
Summer is coming to an end as schools throughout Okaloosa County prepare to welcome students starting August 11.
Wanting to give kids a memorable end to summer, Crestview Parks and Recreation hosted a “Kids’ Summer Bash” full of activities, games, and prizes on July 26.
















