Controlled Burns Begin at Shoal River Preserve
Okaloosa County will begin prescribed burns at Shoal River Preserve later this week as part of an effort to improve habitat health, reduce wildfire risks, and prepare the preserve for its public opening.
Local Hero Recognized: Crestview Names 2026 Citizen of the Year
Forrest “Joey” Tinklepaugh Jr. was named Crestview’s 2026 Citizen of the Year for his community service and local leadership.
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.
A ‘transformative’ business is coming to Crestview!
Central Moloney makes and distributes transformers (those cylindrical power thingies that go on the tops of poles and the big green boxes on the ground). They are based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and have between 500-1000 employees in several locations around the southeastern United States, including Panama City, Florida.
