A Crestview man has been arrested after investigators say they discovered more than 6,000 files of computer-generated child pornography during a search of his home, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Longwood Elementary in Shalimar, at the southern end of Okaloosa County, celebrated major renovations during the summer of 2023. The improvements, funded by the half-cent sales tax, included converting open-concept “pod” classrooms into enclosed classrooms, along with new flooring, furniture, roofing and technology. Mary Esther Elementary also underwent upgrades through the district’s capital improvement program.

Crestview’s own, Mia Manganello, became the first U.S athlete to medal in the Mass Skate event at the Winter Olympics on February 21.


After missing the podium by one position in 2022, Manganello made her final Olympic race one to remember.

Former Crestview Bulldog, Devin Voisin, got to experience the collegiate all-star game that is the Panini Senior Bowl.


Transitioning from Crestview Bulldog to University of South Alabama Jaguar, Voisin made his name well known in the world of college football.

The Kids Entrepreneur Market will return to Crestview on Feb. 28 at noon outside Gordon Martial Arts, 130 W. Oakdale Ave.
The market is free and open to the public and provides a real-world setting for young people to experience running their own small businesses.

The claims process for veterans to acquire their benefits can be burdensome, to say the least.
According to the VA, the average time to complete a disability related claim this year is 84.7 days. The claim review process can take even longer depending on the type of claim filed, how many injuries or disabilities claimed, how complex the injuries are and how long it takes the VA to collect evidence needed for a decision.

U.S. Olympian speed skater Mia Manganello, who spent her childhood in Crestview, won her second Olympic bronze medal Saturday at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. In what she described as her final race, she not only medaled but also became the first U.S. athlete, male or female, to medal in the mass start event.

Baker High School celebrated the opening of their new 10-classroom building as well as the addition of a new parking lot this past Friday.


Thanks to the new half-cent sales tax which puts funds towards renovations and repairs for Okaloosa School District buildings.

Local book clubs in Crestview and surrounding areas are helping residents build adult friendships while also supporting local businesses.
Book club leaders and members said monthly, in-person meetings offer a low-pressure way for residents to socialize, step outside their routines and explore new places in the community.

Bread stands operating on an honor system have become a familiar sight in neighborhoods across Crestview, offering homemade baked goods prepared by local families.