New book recounts historic murders in Okaloosa County
July 3, 2025
In his new book titled “Mystery at Green Pond: The Murder of Bud and Nancy Davis by the Blackwell Brothers,” Destin author Ronald W. Collins chronicles the events that led to the shooting and killing of a Confederate Army veteran and his wife in Okaloosa County in 1917.
Healing Hoof Steps provides comfort for Crestview residents
June 26, 2025
Healing Hoof Steps CEO Narissa Jenkins grew up in Fort Walton Beach with a military family.
Her father was a combat search veteran who served in weather reconnaissance operations during the Vietnam War and met Jenkins’ mom in Thailand.
CHA scholarship recipient plans to study cybersecurity
June 3, 2025
Javon Reynolds, who earned his AA degree and graduated from the Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College in May, is the recipient of the Crestview Housing Authority’s first-ever scholarship.
State and Williams International officials announce huge investment in NW Florida
May 29, 2025
State of Florida and Williams International officials today announced a major capital investment expected to total more than $1 billion in Okaloosa County, easily placing the project among the largest in the history of the Northwest Florida region.
Council to discuss clerk’s handling of public records’ requests
May 28, 2025
The Crestview City Council plans to complete a “performance improvement plan” for City Clerk Maryanne Girard in light of numerous complaints about her handling of public records’ requests.
Laurel Hill School celebrates its close-knit Class of ‘25
May 21, 2025
The world that the 17-member Laurel Hill School Class of 2025 is stepping into “is fast and full of opportunity,” school Principal Lee Martello said during Tuesday night’s commencement ceremony.
Adams Sanitation is Tim Bolduc’s new employer
April 29, 2025
Tim Bolduc, whose last day of work as Crestview’s city manager is Wednesday, plans to start serving as the CEO of Adams Sanitation in May.
NOMC medical staff aids homeless shelter
March 31, 2025
The nonprofit Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless received a $6,000 donation today from the medical staff at North Okaloosa Medical Center.
Vandal blemishes American flag mural in downtown Crestview
January 28, 2025
A vandal temporarily defaced a part of the large mural on the side of the Main Street Crestview Association/Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency office building recently.
Crestview mayor: Too many people hit the road during, after Enzo
January 24, 2025
As was the case in other cities in the Florida Panhandle, the city of Crestview was not accustomed to handling tempests like the historic Winter Storm Enzo, Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten said.