Mar 8, 2024
Baker School teacher charged with child neglect
A Baker School teacher is under arrest after failing to deliver aid or contact law enforcement in reference to a student who had attempted to kill herself.
On Thursday, March 7, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office changed Peggy Rambosk, 57, of Pensacola, with child neglect. She was apprehended Thursday and booked at Escambia County Jail.
Mar 8, 2024
Main Street overhaul
The nearly $5.7 million Main Street renovation project that begins on Monday is anticipated to be completed in late May of 2025, Crestview City Manager Tim Bolduc told more than two dozen downtown business owners on Thursday evening.
Mar 7, 2024
Big changes are in store for medical center’s ER
Construction of a multi-million expansion of the North Okaloosa Medical Center’s emergency room is expected to get underway soon.
Mar 7, 2024
Strawberry fields forever…or until about mid-May
The rows of big, luscious strawberries at Sweet Southern Farms in Baker opened for the U-pick season at the end of February, while those at the nearby Brooks Farm Strawberry Patch are set to officially open next Monday.
Mar 6, 2024
Jail celebrates inmate success with ‘Anchored’ program
A significant milestone was achieved within the walls of the Okaloosa County Jail on Tuesday as 34 men completed Phase I of the transformative “Anchored” program, administered by the Emerald Coast Life Center.
Mar 6, 2024
Plaza awaits completion in north Crestview
The uncompleted commercial development at 2106 Third Ave. will be known as “Avalon Plaza.”
Mar 6, 2024
Changing of the guard
U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Dierig stepped into his most significant role yet at Hurlburt Field, marking a milestone in his 23-year career.
Mar 5, 2024
Candidates gear up for the ‘24 election
While the official qualifying period for candidates in the 2024 election cycle is a few months from now, many contenders have already thrown their hat in the ring by pre-filing their candidacy paperwork.
Mar 5, 2024
‘A Walk into Crestview History’ slated for March 9
Ask a Crestview native directions to anyplace in town, and chances are the response will include a landmark. Want to go to the Wild Olive? It’s Mrs. Kolonowski’s old house. Looking for Gordon Martial Arts? That’s easy! It’s where the Piggly Wiggly used to be.
Mar 4, 2024
Elder Services seeks more Meals on Wheels recipients
Kim Fraley, executive director of Elder Services of Okaloosa County, says she and her staff are working to break down barriers in order to expand the Meals on Wheels program in Crestview.