Eglin waterways considered restricted, says 96th Test Wing commander
The waters around Eglin’s main base and range area are now considered RESTRICTED.
The restricted area includes six specific waterways open for ID Card holders and guests with a visitor’s pass only. The posture change comes due to identified emerging air and waterborne threats against defense installations.
Crestview man charged with producing child porn
A recent search of micro-SD cards seized during a search warrant at a Crestview man’s house led to the discovery of more than 30 child pornography files.
S.O. finds body of missing Laurel Hill man
Eighty-year-old Laurel Hill resident Quinton Davis, who had been missing for several days, was found dead near Laurel Hill on Saturday.
Honoring Kadance
The late Kadance Fredericksen’s favorite book, “Where the Crawdads Sing,” includes the powerful message that there is always hope, even in the darkest days, her father, Matthew Fredericksen, told hundreds of people who gathered today in the Baker School multipurpose building to celebrate her life and legacy.
Lawmakers could open door for ‘granny cams’
Amid debate about issues such as privacy and protecting vulnerable seniors, a House panel on Thursday approved a proposal that would require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to allow video cameras and other electronic monitoring devices in residents’ rooms.
Brothers in Arms: 307th Defenders selected as cadre for Integrated Defense Leadership Course
Barksdale Air Force Base, La. – It’s no accident Tech. Sgt. Anfernee Morgan and Staff Sgt. Gage Babbs earned simultaneous cadre positions this year at the Integrated Defense Leadership Course, an Air Force Reserve Program that prepares Security Forces personnel for combat environments.
Hometown History: Teachers strike, Spanish Trail Park, new film
The local production of “Twelve O’Clock High” continued to make news as its Southern Premiere — locally billed as its “Florida Preview” — was held in Crestview. Read on for details, plus a story about a teachers’ strike and Spanish Trail Park’s debut, among other local history bits.
Crestview’s Big Lots store to close after 30 years in business
At 9 p.m. Sunday, the Big Lots discount department store at the Crestview Corners shopping center will be closed for good.
Left-turn lane to Crestview Commons finally opens
The long-awaited left-turn lane from northbound State Road 85 to Fallen Heroes Way and the Crestview Commons opened on Tuesday, nearly two years after an Aldi grocery store and a Planet Fitness became the first businesses to open at the shopping center.
Shine a light on crime this Saturday
Informational booths set up by community organizations, free food, and live music by Josh Davis will help highlight the Crestview Police Department’s 6th Annual CommUnity Flashlight Walk.












