The Southwest Crestview Bypass officially opened May 1 following a ceremonial ribbon-cutting hosted by Okaloosa County. The event was attended by nearly 100 community members and government officials from the city, county and state.
Karen Kroll, who faces 64 counts of animal cruelty, appeared in court April 23 for a civil case filed by the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). The civil proceedings are separate from the ongoing criminal case brought by the state of Florida.
Ground has broken on a new Wawa convenience store and gas station at 1510 S. Ferdon Boulevard in Crestview, with Olson Land Partners LLC currently conducting underground construction, including drainage infrastructure.
A proposed cleaning and staining project for sidewalks along Main Street in Crestview has been scrapped following discussion at a recent Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency meeting.
The Crestview Resource Center recently hosted its second annual open house, highlighting the outreach groups it partners with to assist underprivileged residents.
The Okaloosa County School District is participating in the America 250 celebration along with Okaloosa County and the City of Crestview. It’s first official spotlight on the event was a proclamation declaring April 27 “America 250 Celebration Day.”
County Administrator John Hofstad outlined projected property tax revenues and raised concerns about potential changes tied to possible state legislation at the 2027 budget policy workshop.
The Okaloosa County America 250 Celebration is setting up to be one of the ‘largest and most patriotic events in our county’s history,’ according to City of Crestview officials.
