Stories by Aubrey Kelley
Stories by Aubrey Kelley
Crestview Preservation Board holds Bush House centennial celebration
The city of Crestview holds a deep-rooted history in time that some citizens may not know about.
To celebrate the momentous occasion of Crestview turning 110 years old, the Crestview Historic Preservation Board and the Crestview History Museum held a Crestview History Day in its honor.
Crestview Crusaders ‘pool’ in the money during fundraiser
The Crestview Crusaders swim team hit the water early this past Friday as they held their “Splash for Cash” fundraising event.
Not only did the athletes of the team get a full workout, but they also held true to their word in fulfilling pledges made by donors.
Crestview Tiger Sharks making waves at the ROC
The pool is a great place to cool off during a hot summer day. A nice cold drink, maybe a hotdog in hand.
But for the Crestview Tiger Sharks, it’s the environment of generating champions.
Crestview Parks and Recreation get kids ‘hooked’ with fishing camp
Summer is the best time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. But since the introduction of phones and video game consoles, kids playing outside has become scarce.
Crestview Park and Recreation found a way to introduce kids to a fun outdoor activity that will inspire them to go outside after hosting their annual fishing camp last week.
Baker girls’ basketball off on the right foot
The Baker girls’ basketball team got their first taste of a real game this past Tuesday as they hosted the Walton Braves for a summer scrimmage.
After one week of summer practices, the Gators took Head Coach Demieka “Mac” McClendon’s words to heart and pulled out a 39-30 victory over Walton.
Gators start work early for 10th consecutive district title
The Baker girl’s weightlifting team held their first summer workout this past Monday. After acquiring their ninth consecutive district title last year, the Gators are looking to achieve double digits in the 2026-27 season.
With majority of the 2025 team graduating, the Gators have some new faces stepping into the role of leaders.
Gators Beat Summer Heat
The Baker football team began their summer training last Monday after a successful three weeks during the Spring.
Hall of Fame Head Coach Matt Brunson eased his guys into the first day, but the Gators still went full head of steam between the weight room and out on the field.
Crestview invites Ashanti Lynch to girls’ basketball camp
Crestview girls’ basketball head coach, Rafael Cratch, has been on a journey to rejuvenate the program.
Last week, Coach Cratch began that process by hosting the “Lady Bulldogs Elite Camp” at Crestview High School with the help of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawk, Ashanti Lynch.
History etched in the record books for Crestview softball
The 2025-26 softball season was one for the history books at Crestview High School. With a 19-9 overall record, the Bulldogs set the standard with the most wins in a softball season in school history.
An accomplishment that couldn’t have been completed without the team playing their part and playing as one.
Vacation Bible Schools Across Okaloosa County
Summer is a time for kids to get away from school and relax before having to return to learning their core curriculum.
A time of freedom can often be met with boredom, but local churches have the solution as many are hosting Vacation Bible Schools (VBS) throughout the county for those in pre-k and upcoming 6th-graders through June and July.















