(Front row, L-R) VFW Post 5450 Cmdr. John Hamilton, Teacher of the Year Christina Fassnacht, of Baker Elementary School, and VFW Auxiliary President Barbara Beadle. (Back row, L-R) City Councilors Brandon Frost and Ryan Bullard. (Photo by Tony Judnich)
Officials from VFW Post 5450 in Crestview on Monday honored Baker Elementary School third-grade teacher Christina Fassnacht as Teacher of the Year, Crestview Police Department officer Mathew D. Phillips as Police Officer of the Year and Crestview Fire Department Deputy Chief Kenneth Mason as Firefighter of the Year.
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Air Force vet battling MS credits Meals on Wheels for keeping him alive
If it wasn’t for the local Meals on Wheels program, “I would have literally starved to death,” Crestview-area resident Glenn Pilgrim said on Thursday.
Okaloosa hires new corrections director
John Moring, the former jail director for the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, is Okaloosa County’s new corrections director.
Honor Table featured at ‘Race to the Rhein’
In addition to the exciting displays, reenactor skirmishes, lectures, and opportunities to come face to face with World War II history during the April 4 and 5 “Race to the Rhein” living history weekend, the event features a more solemn presentation.
County plans to buy more land for future park by the Shoal River
The site of Okaloosa County’s planned “Patriot Park,” which stands next to the Shoal River by south Crestview, is about to grow a little larger.

Shoutout to Niceville Tutoring
I want to give a BIG thanks to Niceville Tutoring! They’re not just a tutoring service, they’re invested in helping our kids in North Okaloosa succeed. Plus, supporting local businesses like theirs is what makes our community thrive! Give them a follow on Facebook and show your support!
Shoutout to the Crestview Community
Too many to list, but the community of Crestview came together and adopted every resident for Christmas @ Shoal Creek Rehab. Thank you to all who made Christmas so magical for our residents
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Big Boss Country Store Gas Station opens

On March 18, the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of the Big Boss Country Store Gas Station at 806 W. James Lee Blvd.
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Wayer has come long way in tennis journey
Every high school athlete has a story to tell.
For Crestview sophomore tennis player, Kaylee Wayer, it has been a journey that has paid off.
Congrats to our Athletes of the Week!
Woman is now fastest hiker in Florida Trail history
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.
Carnival fun is coming to Crestview
Next time North Okaloosa families take a spin on a Ferris wheel or swoop around on a Scrambler, they’ll be supporting the Crestview Historic Preservation Board and the Bush House/Crestview History Museum.
Community comes together for Hearts and Crafts market
The Crestview community came together for a day of fun at the inaugural “Hearts and Crafts” market on Feb. 14 at the Crestview community center.
Molly Gray of 4:8 Physio in Crestview put on the event with all proceeds going to “Heart of the Bride”, a Christian non-profit group based out of Niceville.
Carnival fun is coming to Crestview
Next time North Okaloosa families take a spin on a Ferris wheel or swoop around on a Scrambler, they’ll be supporting the Crestview Historic Preservation Board and the Bush House/Crestview History Museum.
Community comes together for Hearts and Crafts market
The Crestview community came together for a day of fun at the inaugural “Hearts and Crafts” market on Feb. 14 at the Crestview community center.
Molly Gray of 4:8 Physio in Crestview put on the event with all proceeds going to “Heart of the Bride”, a Christian non-profit group based out of Niceville.