A Crestview-area man who fled from an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy trying to make a traffic stop on Monday morning was soon captured, arrested, and jailed without bond on six charges.
Many students that are lifelong residents of Crestview dream of the day they will get to Crestview High School for the final leg of their journey in the Okaloosa County School system.
A functional memorial that pays homage to longtime Crestview primary care physician Dr. Abdul Mir was dedicated this morning at North Okaloosa Medical Center, 151 E. Redstone Ave.
Col. Allison Black was looking to be part of something meaningful when she joined the military out of high school.
She never thought her time serving her country would last three decades.
From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on most Fridays, dozens of families from Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Milton and parts of Alabama drive to the Project Hope Florida site in North Okaloosa County to receive an abundance of free food.
Members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit competed in the United States Police Canine Association Region 1 field trials hosted by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in Pensacola earlier this week.
One reads, “Jesus Loves You,” with the shape of a heart representing the “o” in “Loves.”
Another pays tribute to “Mable Edge, Coney Island Icon, ‘What Fer Ya.’”
And another honors “Nicholai Jewett, 06-25-1981-07-02-2008, A Proud Soldier for his Country & the Lord, rest in God’s peace.”
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten with a 2024 Home Rule Hero Award for his hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2024 Legislative Session.
Big, juicy burgers and an array of other fresh, made-to-order menu items from the Country Girl Grill food truck contain “a pinch of love in every bite.”
The food truck, which offers breakfast and lunch items and is owned by Sherry Nagy and her business partner, Bob Elsas, is often stationed next to Yellow River Outfitters at 8072 N. State Road 85 in Laurel Hill.
Hurlburt Field – At the beginning of this year, three U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeants came together over a mutual desire to improve their squadron. Working side-by-side, they started a program to create a safe environment where Airmen can build healthy working relationships through education and discussion.
