Seized Assets to Fund New Sheriff Gyms in Okaloosa County

Seized assets are now funding new gyms for Okaloosa County deputies.
Deranged Killer Sentenced to Life

A Crestview man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a jury convicted him of murdering his parents and killing the familyβs two dogs in a 2019 shooting.
This Bombshell Ruling Could End Red Light Cameras in Florida

A Broward County judge has dismissed a red-light camera ticket and ruled that part of Floridaβs automated traffic enforcement law violates constitutional due process protections.
Young Man Found Dead on a Quiet Okaloosa Road

A 20-year-old Mary Esther man was found shot to death in north Okaloosa County. Deputies are investigating the early morning homicide.
After Scathing Revelations About Transit Service, Okaloosa Commissioners Sign Off on $1M Contract Fix

Okaloosa avoids $1M transit repayment as leaders confront empty buses and consider sweeping service changes.
Okaloosa Schools Post Powerful Academic Gains, Higher Graduation Rates

Okaloosa County School District leaders are celebrating strong academic performance, rising graduation rates, and major campus improvements following the first semester of the school year.
Controlled Burns Begin at Shoal River Preserve

Okaloosa County will begin prescribed burns at Shoal River Preserve later this week as part of an effort to improve habitat health, reduce wildfire risks, and prepare the preserve for its public opening.
Crestview official explains new $30M loan process

Crestview officials hope that a new $30M loan will be the first domino into a more successful future.
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa

Emergency cold weather shelters are opening across Okaloosa County as freezing temperatures move into the area, offering overnight safety and transportation assistance for residents in need.
Crestview Growth Surge as Walmart Announces Neighborhood Market Groundbreaking

A new Walmart Neighborhood Market will break ground in North Crestview on February 5, bringing access to fresh food and new economic growth.