Mayor: Many beliefs about local government are ‘not based on reality’
Among all forms of government, local government such as the city of Crestview is the closest to people’s pockets and has the most impact on their lives, but it’s often misunderstood, says Hub City Mayor J.B. Whitten.
Go back in time at FDR’s Little White House
When thinking of the humble, historic cottage known as Roosevelt’s Little White House, in Warm Springs, Georgia, the first image that comes to my mind is the leather chair in the living room.
County approves proposed subdivision near Crestview
A 75-unit single-family-home subdivision is anticipated to be built northeast of Riverside Elementary School.
Hurricane Milton up to category 4, landfall expected Wednesday evening or Thursday morning
Hurricane Milton is now a category 4 storm, increasing in intensity just after the National Hurricane Center’s 7 a.m. advisory.
Okaloosa County one step closer to acquiring historic ship, creating world’s largest artificial reef
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a contingent contract on Oct. 1 that is the next step in acquiring the historic SS United States and converting the historic ocean liner into the world’s largest artificial reef.
Drug bust in Crestview
Three people were arrested on Thursday after the execution of a narcotics search warrant at 663 Lee Ave. in Crestview by members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Multi-Agency Drug Task Force.
Main Street group to rebrand ahead of major events
The nonprofit Main Street Crestview Association, which was established in 1998, soon could drop “association” from its name as part of an ongoing rebranding effort.
$4.8M water tower to serve new school and Crestview’s west side
The city of Crestview’s planned seventh water tower will stand on a parcel that will also contain a K-8 school, next to the future southwest Crestview bypass.
Inmates’ healthcare cost tops $17 million over three years
Okaloosa County’s new agreement with a contractor to provide medical services for inmates at the county jail totals $5,742,940 million per year for three years.
New EC Rider route to feature popular Crestview destinations
If all goes as planned, people in Crestview will be able to ride an Emerald Coast Rider bus to Walmart, the North Okaloosa Medical Center and other highly visited Hub City destinations starting in mid-2025.












