Jan 7, 2026
Okaloosa County officials take a deep look at license plate readers
Based on the concerns of various area residents, and for informational purposes only, Jason Autrey, Okaloosa County’s deputy county administrator of development services, gave an in-depth presentation on license plate readers at Tuesday’s County Commission meeting.
Jan 7, 2026
Military, social media issues key for Patronis in 2026
As the U.S. House of Representatives and the rest of the nation wrapped up 2025, Crestview Bulletin spoke with Jimmy Patronis, the Republican representative of Florida’s 1st Congressional District, about his expectations and legislative priorities for 2026.
Jan 7, 2026
School Board meetings have earlier starting time
For the 2026 calendar year, all public, regular Okaloosa County School Board meetings will begin at 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m.
Jan 7, 2026
Hope Crest Church to host massive anniversary bash
Members of Hope Crest Church invite the community to help commemorate the church’s first anniversary at the fun and family-friendly Celebration of Hope.
Jan 7, 2026
Resident shares concerns about huge future subdivision by Crestview
During a public hearing at Tuesday’s Okaloosa County Commission meeting, at which the board discussed an agreement on park land for the future Independence subdivision near Crestview, county resident Lakeisha Deloach expressed several concerns that many other area residents share.
Jan 7, 2026
1973 homicide case closed by death of offender
Nineteen-year-old Debra Espey was a quiet, sweet, all-American girl, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office officials said Tuesday in a news release.
Jan 6, 2026
Crestview Police: Arrested couple’s baby has over 20 fractures
The biological parents of a three-month-old boy recently were arrested by Crestview Police after the couple allegedly inflicted or permitted the infliction of serious bodily injury to the infant.
Jan 5, 2026
Seven candidates will compete for vacant council seat
Seven city of Crestview residents have submitted applications in hopes of being chosen to serve the final year of former Precinct 2 City Councilor Ryan Bullard’s four-year term.
Jan 5, 2026
Driver from Baker hits pedestrian
A 29-year-old man from Brewton, Alabama was seriously injured on Sunday night in north Santa Rosa County after being struck by a pickup truck driven by a 26-year-old man from Baker.
Dec 31, 2025
New hospice room at Crestview Manor helps homeless veterans
Last Friday, a 60-year-old man who was a homeless military veteran became the first resident of the “Peoples Health Services Heroes Hospice Room” at the Crestview Manor assisted-living facility.














