Non-county residents soon might have to pay to park at many county rec sites
The Okaloosa County Commission recently agreed to have county staff pursue the procurement of a parking vendor and implement a pay-to-park system for non-county residents who park at county parks, beach lots, and boat ramps.
Church in south Crestview celebrates new fellowship hall
The New Life International Worship Center Church of God, which stands at 1950 P.J. Adams Parkway in Crestview, was placed by God “specifically atop of this hill that’s covered by the shadow of your protection,” Paul Mixon said at today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the church’s new fellowship hall.
Echols begins serving as the voice for Precinct 2
New Crestview Precinct 2 City Councilor Sylvester Echols made three points after being sworn into office Monday evening by Mayor Pro Tem Doug Capps at City Hall.
Okaloosa County man charged with offenses against a student
A Walton High football and weightlifting coach is facing a second-degree felony following an investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, WCSO officials said Friday in a news release.
County approves funding for planned SR 85 widening work
Okaloosa County will contribute $10 million in local option half-cent infrastructure sales tax money to help pay for the widening of a segment of State Road 85 by south Crestview.
National Weather Service issues ‘Extreme Cold Watch’
Temperatures may be sitting in the upper 60s along the Florida Panhandle today (Jan. 23, 2026), but the National Weather Service in Mobile has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for Alabama, Mississippi and Northwest Florida.
Homeless shelter workers keep the faith
When people first seek help at the nonprofit Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless, they are encouraged by shelter officials to find a local church to attend.
Homeschool by Laurel Hill cherishes the big picture
During “Ranch Day” each Friday, students in the K-12 Wagyumama Schoolhouse homeschool instructional program learn, among other skills, how to build a shelter, make a fire with nothing but a flint rock, change a tire, drive a tractor, take care of animals, and be good stewards of the land.
Peacock rises to city clerk position
Crestview interim City Clerk Natasha Peacock, who has served a total of 13 years in the clerk’s office, is now the city clerk, the City Council unanimously agreed on Tuesday.
Crestview History Museum has a touch of Winn-Dixie
A historic Winn-Dixie grocery store sign is going on display at the Crestview History Museum, 198 S. Wilson St.















