Christmas at the Bush House is Dec. 13
November 26, 2025
The historic Bush House is decorated in its festive Christmas finery, Christmas music fills the air, and soon, a lively farmers’ and crafters’ market will bustle on the lawn, and lavishly costumed storybook characters will flit around the rooms, pausing for photos with visitors.
Crestview Garden Club blooms anew
November 25, 2025
Restoring the butterfly garden at Crestview’s John McMahon Environmental Learning Center and helping a new community garden blossom are among the green-thumb projects being planned by members of the new Crestview Garden Club.
Main Street gears up for huge Christmas Parade
November 25, 2025
For about 1 1/2 hours before its grand finale featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus in a sleigh, the Downtown Crestview Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, will thrill onlookers with well over 100 entries, including marching bands, floats, horses, performers, and siren-light-flashing fire trucks and police cars.
Crestview man faces life in prison
November 24, 2025
Crestview resident Todd Lee Taylor, 56, was found guilty last Tuesday of lewd or lascivious molestation (victim over 12 but less than 16 years old, defendant over 18 years old), lewd or lascivious battery (victim 12-15 years of age, defendant over 18 years old) and burglary of a dwelling with a lewd or lascivious battery.
The story of Jesus’ birth will be shared in Laurel Hill
November 24, 2025
Featuring members of the NWF SHARE theatre program, “The Living Nativity: Your Personal Journey to the Manger,” is coming to Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church.
School District names new HR director
November 24, 2025
Okaloosa County School District officials today announced that Steve Chatman will serve as the district’s new director of human resources.
Crestview woman dies after being hit by a truck
November 24, 2025
A 20-year-old Crestview woman died Friday after walking into the path of a vehicle and being struck by the automobile, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report.
Crestview Fire personnel, others attend 850 Fireman training in Santa Rosa County
November 22, 2025
Around 100 firefighters from across the Florida Panhandle attended the 850 Fireman training day at Midway Fire District’s Station 37 Friday, Nov. 21.
Bounty of food benefits many at Farm-City Week celebration
November 21, 2025
Like many people ahead of and behind them in line, Hub City husband and wife Roger and Pat Mercer happily received free produce and other nourishment at this morning’s Farm-City Week food distribution event.
S.O. still searching for missing man
November 20, 2025
Authorities continue trying to find 35-year-old Tremaine McClellan, who was last heard from on Nov 3, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office officials said today in a news release.




