Emerald Coast Pride Debuts in Crestview

A large group of smiling people of all ages pose indoors at Emerald Coast Pride in Crestview, many holding pride flags and wearing rainbow clothing.

Emerald Coast Pride Debuts in Crestview Staff Reports May 29, 2025 2:57 pm Crestview, Events, LGBTQ+, News In Brief: ๐ŸŒˆ Emerald Coast Pride comes to Crestview for the first time, hosted by PFLAG Niceville. ๐ŸŽ‰ The all-day event features a vendor fair, Pride Walk, open mic, and all-ages Pride Prom. โค๏ธ A safe, affirming space […]

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 County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Battery

Edgar Enrique Nunez was sentenced to 25 years in prison and 20 years of probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor under his care.

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.

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.

Mid Bay News

A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.