Jan 8, 2024
Hub City leaders receive development order applications from Murphy Oil, Tractor Supply Co.
The site of the long-closed Hardee’s restaurant by Interstate 10 in Crestview soon could house a gas station and convenience store.
Jan 5, 2024
Laurel Hill to consider animal control contract with Crestview
A proposed agreement that calls for the city of Crestview to provide animal control services for the city of Laurel Hill might be ready for the Laurel Hill City Council’s consideration at its Feb. 1 meeting.
Jan 5, 2024
Eagles have landed: New F-15EXs arrive at Eglin
The Eagles have landed.
The Air Force’s two newest fighters, F-15EX Eagle IIs, known as EX3 and EX4, touched down at Eglin Dec. 20, 2023, just minutes from each other.
Jan 5, 2024
After tough year, military recruiting is looking up
By Jim Garamone Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said recruiting will remain challenging, but the services are adapting to the challenging environment and there’s reason to be optimistic. Last fiscal year, only the Marine Corps and the Space Force made their recruiting goals. Still, there are concerns. Only 23 percent of young people between 17 […]
Jan 4, 2024
Crestview to honor MLK with annual march, ceremony
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. March hosted by the Concerned Citizens of Crestview organization is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13 in downtown Crestview.
Jan 4, 2024
Spot of tea, m’lady?
When it’s chilly outside, nothing beats a civilized cup of tea (a “cuppa,” if you’re visiting England), lots of lovely little nibblies and good conversation to warm the heart and soul.
The Crestview History Museum invites the community to do just that on Saturday, Jan. 13.
Jan 3, 2024
Florida State Surgeon General calls for halt in the use of COVID-19 Mrna vaccines
Tallahassee, Fla. — [Provided by Florida Department of Health] On December 6, 2023, State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo sent a letter to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen regarding questions pertaining to the safety assessments and the discovery of billions of DNA fragments per dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
Jan 3, 2024
Coney Island has new interior, same heart
The aroma and sound of burgers sizzling on the grill welcome visitors as soon as they open the door to Crestview’s oldest restaurant.
After being closed for a few years, first because of social-distancing rules stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and later because of a major repair/remodeling project, the 20-seat dining room at Coney Island, 107 N. Main St., recently reopened.
Jan 3, 2024
County marches closer to proposed footbridge
Planning, permitting and design tasks for a proposed Yellow River pedestrian footbridge that will benefit Florida National Scenic Trail hikers have received the green light.
Jan 2, 2024
Crestview home of trailblazing physician remains for sale
Sturdy cedar closets are the only original interior items that endure at the historic Enzor House off U.S. Highway 90 and just west of downtown Crestview.
The two-story, brick house, which stands on a lot that is zoned for low-intensity commercial use and is for sale, was built in 1928 for Dr. Olin Enzor.