OCSD earns an “A” rating from Florida Department of Education
July 8, 2025
The Okaloosa County School District earned 793 points to earn an “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education.
92 % of schools in the district earned an “A” or “B” rating, which was up by six % from the previous school year.
Crestview man sentenced for trafficking in meth and fentanyl
July 7, 2025
Dion’te Wingate, 24, of Crestview, Florida, has been sentenced to 13 1/2 years in prison after previously pleading guilty to two counts of possessing with intent to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Crestview motorcyclist dies in crash
July 7, 2025
A 28-year-old Crestview man died on Sunday morning after crashing his motorcycle by the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Take Stock in Children needs mentors
July 7, 2025
The Okaloosa County Take Stock in Children program is seeking caring, committed mentors to guide and support local high school students in grades 9–11 during the upcoming school year, which starts on Aug. 11.
Drainage work closes Hospital Drive
July 7, 2025
Starting this morning, Hospital Drive in Crestview will be closed for about one week for drainage work.
Museum to host Bastille Day Celebration
July 3, 2025
Residents ready to fence like a Three Musketeer, savor French culinary culture, and delve into the heritage of Crestview’s Sister City in France are invited to celebrate Bastille Day (a couple days early) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at the Crestview History Museum in the historic Bush House.
Crestview teen injured in car accident
July 2, 2025
Multiple people, including a 17-year-old girl from Crestview, were injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in the Ensley area northwest of Pensacola.
7/20 – MCUSA Miss Summer Breeze/Summer Sizzle
July 2, 2025
At the Crestview Community Center, starting at 11 a.m.
7/19 – Back to the 80’s Prom: 80’s Second Chance Dance
July 2, 2025
At the Laurel Hill Farm from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.