New Route Ahead: OCSD Opens Door to Bus Driver Careers
The Okaloosa County School District is inviting residents to explore a rewarding career opportunity during its upcoming Bus Driver Job Fair in Crestview.
Emotional Blow for Candidates as Filing Errors Trigger Special Election
A filing oversight has left the Okaloosa County School Board District 1 race without any qualified candidates, forcing a special election.
Taxpayers spent $150K to jail him after he allegedly shot a tractor. Five years later, he’s free. A look into Florida’s competency laws.
After spending more than five years in custody without a trial, Ronald Wayne Allen was released from the Okaloosa County Jail, spotlighting Florida’s competency restoration system and its costs to taxpayers.
Statewide Award Highlights Massive Economic Growth in Crestview
One Okaloosa EDC earned statewide recognition for helping land the billion-dollar Williams International manufacturing project in Crestview.
In Critical Moments, Crestview Calls in the K-9
Crestview officials approved a new agreement ensuring continued access to state K-9 tracking teams, a critical tool in locating suspects and vulnerable missing persons.
Deadly Amount of Fentanyl Seized in Crestview Raid
A Crestview man is facing serious charges after deputies and federal agents seized more than 200 grams of fentanyl during a March raid.
History of the Emerald Coast: Crestview wins contest for county seat
On this day in 1917 the votes were finalized in Crestview was the winner of the county seat contest in Okaloosa county. Here’s how it went down
Comunity Pillar Moves Foward After 30 Years of Service
Kimberly Hixon is being recognized for 30 years of service with Eglin Federal Credit Union as she prepares for her next leadership role.
Seized Assets to Fund New Sheriff Gyms in Okaloosa County
Seized assets are now funding new gyms for Okaloosa County deputies.
Okaloosa County Commission approves $17.7M for SR 85 widening, new sheriff’s office evidence facility
The Okaloosa County Commission approved major surtax investments for a State Road 85 widening project and a new sheriff’s office evidence facility as part of a long-term strategy to address growth, congestion and public safety without raising property taxes.
