The claims process for veterans to acquire their benefits can be burdensome, to say the least.
According to the VA, the average time to complete a disability related claim this year is 84.7 days. The claim review process can take even longer depending on the type of claim filed, how many injuries or disabilities claimed, how complex the injuries are and how long it takes the VA to collect evidence needed for a decision.

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.

The Crestview News Bulletin has learned additional information about the two teens accused in the death of 14-year-old Danika Troy in Pace in early December.

Florida State Representative Nathan Boyles, who represents District 3 in the State House, has introduced a bill to bring greater transparency to Florida’s judicial system.

Around 100 firefighters from across the Florida Panhandle attended the 850 Fireman training day at Midway Fire District’s Station 37 Friday, Nov. 21.

In a far cry from last week’s blistering, 34-8 loss at Pace, Crestview took it to Pine Forest, scoring the first 33 points of the contest. 

A recently published archaeological study is shedding new light on the role of domesticated cats in the early days of Colonial America. The remains of the cats at the heart of the article were found on a 1559 shipwreck in Pensacola Bay, dubbed Emmanuel Point II.

Northwest Florida has a new representative in Washington, D.C.

Jimmy Patronis, the Republican nominee for U.S. House District 1, defeated Democratic candidate Gay Valimont Tuesday, April 1 to replace Matt Gaetz.

There are few places in the world where you can walk through swamps, prairies, beaches, flat woods and a Civil War battlefield. In Florida, you can see this all in a matter of a month, or if you are Deanna Doane, 19 days.

Crestview isn’t the kind of place people think of when it comes to movie lights or silver screens, but for Brandon Lee Joseph, its proving to be a great starting point.

Known professionally as Brandon Lee, Joseph, a resident of Crestview, has been trying his hand at a career in the performing arts for about a decade. His mediums include hip-hop and acting.