Niceville High Reimagines Henry VIII’s Wives in Spectacular Musical SIX

Niceville High Theatre brings the global hit SIX to the stage this January, delivering a high-energy, pop-powered retelling of Henry VIII’s queens.
Deadly Morning Shooting in DeFuniak Springs Leads to Murder Charge

A Thursday morning shooting in DeFuniak Springs left a Crestview man dead, and deputies have arrested 44-year-old Michael Rediker on a murder charge.
Destin Man Indicted on Federal Fraud, Identity Theft Charges

A Destin man has been federally indicted on fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, with a trial set for January 2026 in Pensacola.
FWB High’s Lindsey Smith Named Florida’s Top Administrator for 2026

Fort Walton Beach High Principal Lindsey Smith is honored as the 2026 Bill Montford Administrator of the Year for her leadership in advancing STEM education.
Okaloosa NAACP Blasts Plan to Redo 2020 Census

Okaloosa NAACP Blasts Plan to Redo 2020 Census Staff Reports December 10, 2025 4:50 pm Government, Okaloosa County, State Government In Brief: The Okaloosa County NAACP strongly opposes Florida’s proposal to redo the 2020 Census, calling it unconstitutional and politically motivated. President Sabu Williams says the effort would weaponize the census process to boost Republican […]
Deputies: Woman Arrested Years After Alleged Walmart Credit Card Fraud Spree

Deputies say a woman allegedly used another person’s credit cards during six transactions at two Okaloosa County Walmart locations.
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for Alleged Domestic Battery in Crestview

An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested after allegedly pushing the victim twice during a domestic incident at a Crestview home.
Niceville High Launches Future Ready Program for Teens

Niceville High’s Future Ready program, created by Allison Aiken, helps students learn real-world skills like finances, college prep, jobs, and stress management.
Deputies Arrest Driver Accused of DUI, Hit-and-Run, and Child Neglect on Okaloosa Island

A Destin traffic stop ended Saturday night with the arrest of 25-year-old Luis Montoya after deputies say he fled two hit-and-run crashes, drove intoxicated with a child onboard, and resisted officers, who were tracking him down using Flock camera data after a collision on Okaloosa Island.
Mayor Whitten Joins National Foreign Policy Summit

Crestview Mayor JB Whitten joined more than 30 mayors from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the Mayors Foreign Policy Summit, a two-day event hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations and the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Whitten said the meetings with national policymakers and members of Congress offered valuable insight into how global issues directly affect Crestview and provided an opportunity to voice the city’s concerns at the federal level.