Pace murder suspects back in court this summer
Kimahri Blevins, 15, and Gabriel Williams, 16, are due back in court this summer.
The pair were charged with first-degree premeditated murder or felony murder for allegedly killing their classmate Danika Troy, 14. The two teens were indicted Dec. 19, 2025.
Crestview taps Crestview swim coach to be temporary pool manager
The Crestview City Council voted unanimously on May 11 to authorize City Manager Jessica Leavins to negotiate a one-year deal with Crestview High’s swim coach David Hernandez to manage the pool at the Crestview Recreation Center.
Crestview to provide emergency animal control services to Laurel Hill
The Crestview City Council on May 11 approved an interlocal agreement to provide temporary emergency animal control services to the City of Laurel Hill on an as-needed basis.
Two dead after early morning crash on Interstate 10
Two people died early Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Done deal: Adams acquired by Ecowaste Solutions
Adams Sanitation was officially acquired by Ecowaste Solutions on May 1.
In April, the Crestview City Council approved the transfer of Adams’ contract with the city to Ecowaste in light of the pending sale during the contract period. As part of the agreement with Adams, the city received a one-time payment of $500,000.
Friends group ends semi-annual book sale, shifts to new fundraising model
The Friends of the Crestview Public Library will stop hosting their semiannual book sale and plan to revitalize the nonprofit through new “purpose-driven fundraising,” President Paul Farnsworth said.
Commissioners approve master plan of new 392-lot River Park subdivision
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a conceptual master plan for a three-phase, 392-lot single-family detached residential subdivision and postponed consideration of a master plan for a 102-lot subdivision to a future date.
Crestview High School appreciates their teachers
The title of ‘teacher’ is described as, “a person who helps others acquire knowledge, skills, or values, typically working as a professional instructor in educational settings like schools,” but in reality, they are “world changers”.
Crestview Approves Use of Federal Forfeiture Funds for Police Equipment, Training
The Crestview City Council approved a request from the Crestview Police Department to allocate $39,583 in federal forfeiture funds toward new equipment and training programs.
Crestview woman charged after discharging a firearm
Danielle Renee Krejci of Brackin St. in Crestview was arrested May 3, after reportedly firing her gun twice in the direction of a pickup truck.












