Aug 13, 2024
Charges against former deputy are dismissed
All charges against former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dylan Gentry have been dismissed following the revelation of crucial video evidence, Gentry’s attorney, Jay Patel, said today in a news release.
Aug 13, 2024
Crestview officials discuss public bathing, duck poop and park cameras
Among other tasks, the city of Crestview’s newest community service aide will try to keep homeless people from bathing in the new splash pad at Twin Hills Children’s Park, prevent vandalism there and in other areas, and crack down on skateboarders and bicyclists on Main Street’s new ADA-compliant sidewalks.
Aug 13, 2024
Substitute teachers fill important role in education
Nearly every day of the school year a hundred or more teachers across the Okaloosa County School District will be out for everything from personal illness to attending a family celebration or to put on their coaching hat and travel with their team.
Aug 12, 2024
U.S. completes withdrawal from AB 201
The U.S. military completed its withdrawal from Air Base 201 in Agadez, Aug. 5. The departure from AB 201 was completed more than a month ahead of schedule and was facilitated by the transparency and professionalism of both U.S. and Nigerien forces.
Aug 12, 2024
Back to class in the Hub City
The new school year began today under a clear sky in Crestview.
Best wishes to all students and school staff for the year ahead.
Aug 9, 2024
New water reclamation plant will serve the growing north county
Okaloosa County has taken a major step forward in expanding wastewater treatment capacity for future north county needs by issuing an intent to award to J&P Construction Co. to build the Shoal River Ranch Water Reclamation Facility.
Aug 9, 2024
S.O.: Two women found with portable meth lab
A Crestview woman and a woman from the Dorcas area were arrested today after law enforcement officers reportedly found a meth lab in the women’s vehicle.
Aug 9, 2024
Okaloosa voters will soon decide the winners of several key local races
The ballot for the Aug. 20 universal primary election includes candidates seeking to fill three Okaloosa County Commissioner seats, the county sheriff’s seat, and the District 2 county school board seat.
Aug 9, 2024
Military officials share possible Crestview-area sites for proposed new child development center
Eglin Air Force Base’s proposed new child development center likely will be built within, rather than just outside of, Crestview’s city limits.
Aug 8, 2024
Fox Theater renovation is underway
The massive renovation of the 77-year-old Fox Theater building on Main Street in downtown Crestview began on Tuesday, the theater’s owners announced in a Facebook post.



