In celebration of World Photography Day on Aug. 19, the city of Crestview launched its first-ever photo contest, “My Favorite View.”

The new inductees in the Okaloosa County Women’s Hall of Fame will be presented to the community by the County Commission on the Status of Women. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center.

The new school year began today under a clear sky in Crestview.
Best wishes to all students and school staff for the year ahead.

A Crestview woman and a woman from the Dorcas area were arrested today after law enforcement officers reportedly found a meth lab in the women’s vehicle.

The ballot for the Aug. 20 universal primary election includes candidates seeking to fill three Okaloosa County Commissioner seats, the county sheriff’s seat, and the District 2 county school board seat.

The American College of Cardiology has recognized North Okaloosa Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.

The man who died after his motorcycle crashed into the front of First Presbyterian Church in Crestview on July 12 has been identified as 26-year-old Oscar Villarreal, of Laurel Hill.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Brett Hinely, of Niceville, to the Okaloosa County School Board.

Two Crestview-area residents were arrested on Thursday after officers executing a narcotics’ search warrant reportedly found a firearm, cocaine packaged for distribution, and additional evidence of narcotics distribution at a home on Starmount Drive.

The FAA has issued a global ground stop due to the widespread information technology outage, officials at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport announced earlier this morning.