A Crestview man has been arrested for murder in the shooting death of his wife.
The Crestview Police Department responded to a 911 call that someone had been shot at a residence located at 178 Nun Drive just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28.

An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy lost his life Saturday, Dec. 24, when a domestic violence suspect opened fire on responding deputies from inside his residence.

Five-year OCSO veteran Corporal Ray Hamilton, a member of the OCSO Special Response Team, succumbed to the shooting injury shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday at Fort Walton Beach – Destin Hospital. The suspect, 43-year old Timothy Price-Williams was hit with return fire from deputies, sustaining a non-life-threatening injury to his arm.

On Dec. 14, “National Treasure: Edge of History” premiered on the Disney+ streaming service. The television series, which is a continuation of the “National Treasure” movie franchise, will have a familiar face in it for some Crestview residents.

Alyssa Matthews, 24, a Crestview native, is featured on the show and has recently garnered roles in upcoming movies, acting alongside Hollywood stars like Zac Efron and Nicolas Cage.

An ordinance that the City Council declined to move to action last month was back on the agenda for the meeting on Oct. 24.

A developer, The Grand Reserve Columbus LLC, out of Phenix City, Ala., appeared before the council seeking annexation and a change to the land development code for 13 acres located at 2909 Airport Rd.

The City of Crestview is hosting a donation drive to help the victims of Hurricane Ian. The drive will take place at City Hall, 198 N Wilson St, beginning Oct. 8 at 8 a.m. The City will accept donations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 10. Additionally, volunteers are needed at the donation […]

The years have passed quickly for those associated with Shady Grove Assembly of God Church in Baker.

As is the case with churches around the world and across the spectrum of history, generations come and go.

In dog years, retiring Crestview Police Department K-9 officer Sonic is still a relatively young 56.

The fit German Shepherd is playful like a puppy with a friendly disposition and a wagging to those who approach him at his retirement party.

The thrills, spills and excitement of cowboy and cowgirl life were on display at the Old Spanish Trail Rodeo on Friday and Saturday at the Barnhill Arena in Baker.

As part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners has approved $1.5 million in State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to respond to the public health emergency with respect to COVID–19 and to address its negative economic impacts.

In acknowledgment of the significant challenges which non-profits have faced and in recognition of the critical services that they provide, the county will accept ARPA funding applications from eligible non-profit organizations beginning Thursday, March 17, 2022.

Around 8 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Mackenzie Holliday, one of Crestview Police Department’s school crossing guards’ quick reaction saved a student’s life. Holliday, and counterpart Eric Marshall, man a portion of Hwy 85 each morning and afternoon for those walking to and from a local elementary school.