Okaloosa County School District Releases 2025 Graduation Schedule
The Okaloosa County School District has announced the graduation schedule for eight schools, with ceremonies taking place from May 16 to May 23, 2025, and livestream options available for those unable to attend.
Man Accused of Crestview Church Molestation Rearrested, Denied Bond
A Crestview man accused of molesting a child at a local church has been rearrested and denied bond, with a pretrial conference set for June 2025.
Crestview Church Volunteer Arrested, Charged With Molestation
Okaloosa Airport Deputies arrested Crosspoint Church North Campus volunteer accused of molestation Wednesday.
FPL To Ask For Largest Rate Increase Ever
Florida Power & Light plans to request new electricity rates for 2026-2029, citing the need for continued investment in infrastructure and clean energy while maintaining reliability. The proposed adjustments would increase residential bills by an average of 2.5% annually but remain below the national average.
Okaloosa Students Invited to College & Career Fairs in March
Two College & Career Fairs will be held in Okaloosa County in March, offering students a chance to connect with colleges, employers, and military representatives.
TRICARE SNAFU Leaves Area Healthcare Providers In The Wind
TRICARE’s transition to a new claims processing system has caused significant delays in provider payments, potentially affecting access to care for military members and their families.
Adams Sanitation Expands Commercial Waste Services in Okaloosa County
Adams Sanitation has received approval from the Okaloosa County Commission to offer commercial waste hauling services, beginning in Northern Okaloosa County.
Okaloosa County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Battery
A Crestview man, Edgar Enrique Nunez, has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison followed by 20 years of probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor. Multiple agencies, including the Crestview Police Department and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, investigated the case.
Okaloosa County School District Opens Kindergarten and New Student Registration
Okaloosa County School District has opened registration for kindergarteners and new students for the 2025-2026 school year, requiring families to use the Focus Parent Portal for enrollment.
Crestview Leaders Release New Management Book
Crestview City Manager Tim Bolduc and HR Director Jessica Leavins co-authored A Solution Focused Culture, a book combining narrative and instructional elements to guide municipalities in shifting organizational culture from regulation-focused to resource-oriented.