Crestview officials eye upgrades to roads west of Lowe’s
The city of Crestview’s current capital improvements plan includes $500,000 in local option half-cent infrastructure surtax money for planning, design and engineering tasks that are needed before two dirt roads near Lowe’s can be upgraded and paved.
FDOT grants workshop to be held Nov. 5
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host a Transit Grants Workshop Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the FDOT District Three Design Conference Room, 1074 Highway 90, in Chipley.
Elderly woman breaks hip after allegedly being shoved
Ona Hill, 46, of the 4700 block of Meadow Lake Drive near south Crestview, was arrested on a charge of domestic violence aggravated battery upon a person 65 years of age or older after being served with a warrant on Tuesday by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
NBA legend helps celebrate new apartments in Crestview
Affordable housing for senior citizens is extremely important because it helps them live comfortably and securely, age with dignity, and improve their overall health and wellbeing, NBA Hall of Famer and Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning said this afternoon in Crestview.
City golf course will receive taller driving range netting
Taller netting is in the works for the driving range at the city of Crestview’s 18-hole Blackwater Golf Club, 4927 Antioch Road.
Laurel Hill man faces battery, false imprisonment charges
Jordan Cook, 31, of the 20,000 block of Northview Highway in Laurel Hill, was arrested on Oct. 13 by Crestview Police on charges of battery and false imprisonment of a child under the age of 13.
Study could help lead to better traffic flow on part of U.S. 98
Okaloosa County officials will oversee a $4 million state-funded study that will look at whether potential roads north of and parallel to U.S. Highway 98 in Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties could be connected.
Habitat for Humanity helps make dreams come true
Samarian Thrift and Kassandra Hatten hugged and cried tears of joy after receiving the keys to their new homes on Friday in Crestview.
Angel Tree Program will support students
In the true spirit of the season, Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers and Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden are excited to announce a collaboration between the district and the S.O. for this year’s Angel Tree Program, which aims to bring joy and holiday cheer to students throughout the county.
‘Seed library’ takes root in Crestview
At the new seed library at the Crestview Public Library, patrons can use their library card to check out various types of seeds year-round.












