Feb 19, 2024
Texas man sentenced to life over Okaloosa Greyhound Bus station murder
On Feb. 9, an Okaloosa County Jury found Ledesma Wooden guilty of Attempted First Degree Premeditated Murder, First Degree Premeditated Murder, and Aggravated Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm. Mr. Wooden was sentenced to mandatory life in prison.
Feb 16, 2024
Vineyard Village is about to bud
Hub City officials will soon help break ground on the Vineyard Village housing development near downtown Crestview.
Feb 15, 2024
Evening stroll to promote unity against crime
On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 24, a part of downtown Crestview will be illuminated during the city Police Department’s fifth annual Community Unity Flashlight Walk.
Feb 14, 2024
Officials celebrate benefits of sales tax at Laurel Hill School
“The barn” has much to be thankful for, Laurel Hill School Principal Lee Martello indicated this morning.
Feb 13, 2024
City requires developers to help lessen traffic woes
City of Crestview officials anticipate receiving a total of nearly $250,000 from developers to help alleviate the traffic impacts resulting from various planned developments.
Feb 13, 2024
Chipotle opens in Crestview
Chipotle Mexican Grill opened today at 2680 S. Ferdon Blvd., on an out-parcel at the Crestview Commons.
The new restaurant, which has a drive-thru, is open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Feb 13, 2024
Crestview city manager receives 20% salary hike
Along with giving him rave job-performance reviews, the Crestview City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to increase City Manager Tim Bolduc’s annual salary to $175,000.
Feb 13, 2024
2024 DoD spray course lands in Florida
Tampa Bay, Florida – Twenty-four Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 910th Airlift Wing helped facilitate the Department of Defense’s annual Aerial Spray Course in conjunction with the Florida Mosquito Control Association’s fly-in between Jan. 7-12, 2024.
Feb 12, 2024
Children’s Park makeover begins
The new splash pad at Crestview’s Children’s Park could be ready for kids to enjoy in April.
Feb 12, 2024
Hometown History: The CCC, cinemas and striking teachers
Here’s your dose of Crestview area history for this week. When you visit national and state parks, take a moment to thank the young men of the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps. Among the diverse public works projects the federal government created under President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal were construction of public parks, bridges, roads and other infrastructure we still enjoy today.