For the first time in more than two decades, the Okaloosa County School District will not have to publish a notice of a proposed property tax increase. School officials say that isn’t necessarily tax relief, just a byproduct of what is actually going on.

Tropical Depression 2 is inching toward the northern Gulf Coast early Monday, with forecasters at the National Weather Service saying the storm could be upgraded to tropical storm status by late afternoon.

Okaloosa County commissioners agreed unanimously July 14 to pursue an idea that could fix a looming problem: what to do if voters agree to expand homestead tax exemptions in November and blow a hole in the county’s revenue.

Sports injuries are a serious concern at any level of competition. Daily, more protocols are approved to help ensure the safety of athletes.


That level of care is making its way into Okaloosa County after the School Board approved a partnership with Orthopaedic Associates and Axis Physiotherapy Institute during its June 22 meeting.

There’s a place in Crestview where you can watch fencing demos, flip crêpes, sample éclairs and learn about the city’s relationship with Noirmoutier, all in the air-conditioned comfort of a century-old historic residence and its museum.

With the stroke of a pen, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed about $2.2 million in local projects championed by State Rep. Nathan Boyles, R-Baker, for Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties, including equipment for three North Okaloosa fire departments and a footbridge that would have closed a gap on the Florida National Scenic Trail.

When Joshua Joiner and his family bought Southern Raceway in East Milton earlier this year, they figured it would take two to three years to reach the level of racing they envisioned. Five months in, one of dirt racing’s premier touring series is coming to town.

Precinct 1 in the City of Crestview lies between U.S. Highway 90 at the north end and Interstate 10 at the south end and is considered the core of the city.
In November 2024, longtime Councilman Joe Blocker resigned his Precinct 1 seat after serving 11 years on the City Council. The 2024 council appointed Dusty Allison to the position for the remainder of Blocker’s term.

For the first time in nearly two years, Matt Gaetz is once again a public official after being appointed to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors, effective July 1.

The City of Crestview may become the first government in Okaloosa County to take a stand against data centers, as an ordinance banning their development is expected to come before the council.