Crestview City Council appoints Sylvester Echols to vacant precinct 2 seat

A retired Air Force veteran was unanimously selected to become Crestview’s newest council member.
Crestview Councilman resigns amid residency inquiry; city rushes to fill precinct 2 seat

A Crestview council member has stepped down, just days after officials began reviewing concerns about whether he lived in his district. His resignation now launches a fast replacement process that could reshape the council heading into 2026.
Crestview Council approves $81.2M tentative budget, slight Tax Rate Increase

Crestview just approved its tentative budget and tax rate — but residents raised sharp questions about police staffing, firefighter pay, and city spending priorities.