Sep 12, 2024
New Crestview High building serves many needs
Crestview High School’s new, $6.2 million, 11,430-square-foot multipurpose building is not just a sports facility, Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers said this morning at the building’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Sep 12, 2024
Things that whirr, bleep and walk
The world of robotics comes to the Crestview History Museum on Sept. 14 during the museum’s monthly Second Saturday opening. The family friendly event is an opportunity to discover the fun, science, creativity and teamwork that robotics encompasses.
Sep 11, 2024
Friends and loved ones recall a local radio legend
When it was time to go to bed, James “Jimmy” Thomas Whitaker always wanted to lay down his head in Crestview, said his nephew, Chris Henderson.
Sep 11, 2024
Patriots’ 9/11 memorial helps ensure people ‘never forget’
Three hundred U.S. flags, or about one for every 10 people who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America, sway in the breeze sailing over the front yard of Barry and Arlene Barrett’s home at 6070 Old Bethel Road, just outside of Crestview’s city limits.
Sep 11, 2024
Crestview High School to celebrate opening of multipurpose building
After years of planning and construction, Crestview High School will officially celebrate its new multipurpose building on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Sep 11, 2024
Plenty of Crestview history to remember in September
Summer may be winding down according to the calendar, but certainly not according to the weather. Here’s some interesting milestones in our city’s history to mull over while enjoying a sweet tea on the porch. We’ll take a glance at the end of August first:
Sep 10, 2024
Crestview’s newest play structure opens soon
The new train-themed play structure at Crestview’s Wilson Street Park will officially open following a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23.
Sep 10, 2024
Hub City could see more townhomes and apartments
Two of the latest development applications submitted to city of Crestview officials include those for a proposed 258-unit townhouse/apartment development and a potential 19-unit apartment complex, both of which would stand near downtown.
Sep 9, 2024
Crestview Police officer awarded for saving infant
At about 8:50 p.m. on Aug. 22, Crestview Dispatch received a 911 call from the father of a 2-week-old infant.
Sep 9, 2024
Test wing commander holds first all-call
The 96th Test Wing commander opened his first all-call Aug. 29 by talking about family and what it means to return home.



