Crestview woman faces charges of grand theft, elderly exploitation
A Crestview woman has been charged with moving more than $10,000 into her personal bank account from the account of an elderly woman she was supposed to be helping, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office officials said in a June 9 news release.
Matt Gaetz receives advice, yuks it up at Crestview Manor
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz chatted, laughed and played Wii bowling with residents of the Crestview Manor assisted living facility during his June 9 “Open Gaetz Day.”
Covenant Baptist Church seeks to meet need of growing area
Russell Taylor is no stranger to North Okaloosa County.
Taylor is a former pastor of First Baptist Church of Holt and the founding pastor of the Shepherd’s Church, which is located on Highway 4 in Milligan.Congratulations class of 2023
Our high school seniors are celebrating a huge accomplishment in their life as they dip their toes into the proverbial adult end of the life pool. We are excited for you as you realize your whole life is ahead of you. You have barely begun to scratch the surface of what you can accomplish. The past twelve years have all been for this moment – mostly. Some of you will go on to use algebraic equations and some of you won’t. Whatever you decide to do with your life over the next few years, do it well! Here is some advice we couldn’t resist passing along:
Fort Walton teen charged with threatening school shooting
A Fort Walton Beach teenager is facing a second degree felony in connection with threats of a mass shooting made toward students at Baker High School.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has charged 15-year old Caleb McLaughlin of Miracle Strip Parkway with sending written or electronic threats.CEFCO opens in Baker
The newest business in Baker opened on May 5 offering another option for fuel for one’s body and their vehicle.
CEFCO store number 422 is located at 4622 Highway 4 at the corner of Galliver Cutoff is a great addition to the local community. The store is the third in North Okaloosa County joining the two CEFCOs located in Crestview.Crestview native named to SRU’s dean’s list for spring 2023
Joshua Gearhart of Crestview has made the dean’s list at Slippery Rock University for the spring 2023 semester. The dean’s list consists of SRU undergraduate students who earned an adjusted semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher, based on a schedule of at least 12 newly attempted and earned credits.
Gina Denny: 35 years of service
Eglin Federal Credit Union is pleased to congratulate Senior Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer Gina Denny of Fort Walton Beach for her 35 years of service.
Crestview mayor is a ‘Home Rule Hero’
Crestview Mayor JB Whitten recently received a 2023 Home Rule Hero Award from the Florida League of Cities for his hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2023 state legislative session.
County honors Special Olympics athletes
Proudly wearing their recently won medals, Special Olympics athletes from Northwest Florida who competed in the Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games were congratulated by the Okaloosa County Commission on June 6.









