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Okaloosa approves 165-acre Patriot Park master plan in Crestview

The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the Patriot Park Master Concept Plan on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The county received a donation of 165.4 acres in January 2024 from the developer of Patriot Ridge. The property is located east of State Road 85 between Shoal River Drive and the Shoal River. Since receiving the donation, the county has acquired 270-plus acres in the same area, connecting the donated property to other …Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Southside Primary School in Crestview receives top state rating for summer VPK program

The Okaloosa County School District announced that Southside Primary School has earned an “Excellent Performance” designation from the Florida Department of Education for its 2024-2025 Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten Program. The designation represents the highest possible rating under Florida’s newly launched VPK accountability system, which measures program quality using performance metrics designed to ensure kindergarten readiness. Of 145 p…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Kitchen and bath supplier Sims-Lohman to bring 90 jobs to Crestview with new Gulf Coast headquarters

Sims-Lohman, a Cincinnati-based kitchen cabinet and countertop supplier, has acquired a 65,000-square-foot facility in Crestview to serve as its new Gulf Coast headquarters. The facility, located at 5680 John Givens Road directly west of Bob Sikes Airport, will house the company’s regional distribution operations along with granite and quartz countertop manufacturing. The site is expected to employ 90 individuals once fully operational. “This n…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Okaloosa School Board approves public hearing for Pineview School rezoning in Crestview

The Okaloosa County School Board unanimously approved Monday night to advertise a public hearing on rezoning boundaries for Pineview School and eight other schools in the Crestview area. The board’s approval came during the regular meeting following an earlier workshop where Assistant Superintendent John Spolski presented detailed boundary maps and a timeline for community engagement before the new K-8 school opens in August 2026. “We want to a…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

MEET RUPI: Costume 5K charity run to support Crestview toddler's fight against cancer

Two-year-old Rupi Danlag approaches each chemotherapy session dressed as a superhero or princess. Despite battling Stage 4 Anaplastic Wilms Tumor, the Crestview toddler maintains spirits that inspire her family and community. The Crestview community will rally around the Danlag family on October 4 with the 2025 Costume Chaos 5K at Old Spanish Trail Park, organized by the Communities Against Cancer non-profit. The charity run begins at 8:00 a.m.…Cancer · Crestview Read Article

Bomb threat at Lakewood Christian School in Crestview was a hoax, police say

The Crestview Police Department responded to Lakewood Christian School on Old Bethel Road just after 9 a.m. Tuesday after the privately owned Christian school received an emailed bomb threat. Officers assisted in the prompt evacuation of students and staff upon arrival. Old Bethel Road was closed and traffic was re-routed around the area during the response. The Crestview Police Department and Fire Department coordinated with the Okaloosa Count…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

'Hoax' bomb threat prompts evacuation at Lakewood Christian School in Crestview

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CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- A portion of highway in Crestview is shutdown Tuesday morning following a bomb threat at a private school.Lakewood Christian School on Old BEvacuations · Crestview Read Article

Crestview Mayor earns gold certificate of excellence from Florida League of Cities

Mayor JB Whitten has received the Gold Certificate of Excellence from the Certificate Program for Elected Municipal Officials hosted by the Florida League of Cities. The certificate achievement program rewards municipal officials for their commitment and dedication to training and continuing education. The program offers three certificate levels: Bronze Certificate of Merit, Silver Certificate of Leadership and Gold Certificate of Excellence. W…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Okaloosa School District plans meetings for new Pineview School rezoning in Crestview

The Okaloosa County School District will hold community meetings in September and October to discuss boundary changes needed when Pineview School opens in August 2026, officials announced during Monday’s board workshop. Assistant Superintendent John Spolski said the district plans to meet with parents at each of the schools that will be potentially affected by the rezoning in the north-end of the county. “We’re looking at having meetings with o…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Pineview Bears chosen as mascot for new Crestview K-8 school

The Okaloosa County School District unveiled the mascot and colors for its new K-8 school during Monday’s board workshop, announcing that Pineview will be known as the Bears with purple and white as the school colors. Assistant Superintendent Grant Meyer told board members that bears were “overwhelmingly the favorite” when the district sought input from employees about potential mascots for the school opening in August 2026. “When you put out a…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

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Okaloosa approves 165-acre Patriot Park master plan in Crestview

Southside Primary School in Crestview receives top state rating for summer VPK program

Kitchen and bath supplier Sims-Lohman to bring 90 jobs to Crestview with new Gulf Coast headquarters

Okaloosa School Board approves public hearing for Pineview School rezoning in Crestview

MEET RUPI: Costume 5K charity run to support Crestview toddler's fight against cancer

Bomb threat at Lakewood Christian School in Crestview was a hoax, police say

'Hoax' bomb threat prompts evacuation at Lakewood Christian School in Crestview

Crestview Mayor earns gold certificate of excellence from Florida League of Cities

Okaloosa School District plans meetings for new Pineview School rezoning in Crestview

Pineview Bears chosen as mascot for new Crestview K-8 school

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Okaloosa approves 165-acre Patriot Park master plan in Crestview

Southside Primary School in Crestview receives top state rating for summer VPK program

Kitchen and bath supplier Sims-Lohman to bring 90 jobs to Crestview with new Gulf Coast headquarters

Okaloosa School Board approves public hearing for Pineview School rezoning in Crestview

MEET RUPI: Costume 5K charity run to support Crestview toddler's fight against cancer

Bomb threat at Lakewood Christian School in Crestview was a hoax, police say

'Hoax' bomb threat prompts evacuation at Lakewood Christian School in Crestview

Crestview Mayor earns gold certificate of excellence from Florida League of Cities

Okaloosa School District plans meetings for new Pineview School rezoning in Crestview

Pineview Bears chosen as mascot for new Crestview K-8 school