Drug bust in Crestview
September 27, 2024
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
September 5, 2024
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
August 30, 2024
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
August 26, 2024
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
August 22, 2024
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.
District 5 Commissioner contenders share views on county growth and their qualifications
July 22, 2024
Two candidates are competing to fill the District 5 Okaloosa County Commission seat currently held by Mel Ponder, who is not seeking a second four-year term.
‘Stuff the Bus’ event is slated for Aug. 3
July 15, 2024
Okaloosa County School District staff will be on-site for the upcoming Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive, which will help local students get the tools they need for the upcoming school year.
Commissioner candidates discuss tourism impacts
June 28, 2024
The topics of tourism, growth and infrastructure in Okaloosa County dominated much of the discussion in the portion of Thursday night’s county candidate forum that featured remarks from seven County Commissioner candidates.
Sheriff’s office: Man barricaded himself in home when deputies went to serve warrant
June 27, 2024
On Thursday, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene at a residence north of Crestview with a subject who was barricaded in his home and refuses to come out. OCSO deputies went to the home Thursday to serve a warrant for threats. However, the individual then barricaded himself in the home. After several […]
Crestview plans alternative route by S.R. 85
June 25, 2024
Hub City officials are partnering with local attorney and landowner J.D. Wingard Jr. on a plan that aims to help motorists avoid a segment of the often traffic-clogged State Road 85.