The man who first found Danika Troy’s body in the woods off Kimberly Road in Floridatown has been sentenced to prison.
Mitchell Eddins, 46, was sentenced to four years in state prison and 364 days in county jail after pleading guilty to felony petit theft and failing to report a death to the Medical Examiner’s Office or law enforcement.
The Breeze Cinema 8 in Gulf Breeze, The Ridge Cinema 8 in Pace and Marquis Cinema 10 in Crestview have been under the ownership of the Offerdahl family since their inception.
Their company, which operates as Ashbrie Cinemas, recently made a rebranding effort with updated logos, site upgrades and a new marketing campaign.
A group of teenagers in Baker are spreading the Gospel during lunchtime and summertime.
Aszariah Fredericks, 15, and Dalton Jacobs, 14, created a group called Truth and Testimony, hoping to encourage more of their peers to follow Jesus Christ.
Kimahri Blevins, 15, and Gabriel Williams, 16, are due back in court this summer.
The pair were charged with first-degree premeditated murder or felony murder for allegedly killing their classmate Danika Troy, 14. The two teens were indicted Dec. 19, 2025.
The Jan. 21 death of L’Twan Mitchell while in custody at Okaloosa Correctional Institution has drawn the attention of the NAACP Okaloosa County branch. Several members of Mitchell’s family have questioned the death.
The NAACP said in a statement that it has initiated a legal redress review to assist the family in understanding the events surrounding Mitchell’s death. Mitchell was reportedly found unresponsive in the prison infirmary.
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.
