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Okaloosa commits $10M toward widening a stretch of State Road 85 in Crestview

Okaloosa County Commissioners unanimously approved allocating $10 million in surtax reserves toward widening a congested stretch of State Road 85 in south Crestview, fulfilling a local funding commitment needed to advance the Florida Department of Transportation project. The funding targets a one-mile segment between Live Oak Church Road and PJ Adams Parkway that FDOT refers to as “the miracle mile,” according to Public Works Director Scott Bit…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

‘Joey the Jeweler’ named Crestview’s 2026 Citizen of the Year

A Main Street business owner known for hosting annual Polar Express movie nights and creating memorial jewelry has been named Crestview’s 2026 Mae Reatha Coleman Citizen of the Year. Forrest “Joey the Jeweler” Tinklepaugh Jr. received the honor Jan. 12 during a ceremony before the City Council meeting. The jeweler actively supports non-profit organizations, schools, clubs and events throughout Crestview. Each year, he hosts a Polar Express movi…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Crestview High School senior Nick Gemina earns full scholarship to Duke University

Every morning, Nick Gemina makes it a point to greet everyone he passes in the hallways of Crestview High School. It’s not a performative gesture — it’s who he is. “I say good morning to every single person I see,” Gemina said. “I love seeing people smile. I love seeing the change in people.” For Gemina, a senior at Crestview High School, these small interactions matter because they reflect a larger philosophy about making an impact. “You’re ma…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Crestview City Council to discuss $30M loan for new facilities, fire station remodel

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CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- On Monday, Crestview City Council members will discuss taking out a $30-million loan. A portion of it is to reimburse money already spent.Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Crestview Manufacturing Expansion Brings 90 New Jobs to Florida Panhandle

Sims-Lohman, a Cincinnati-based cabinet distributor and countertop fabricator, has acquired a 65,000-square-foot facility in Crestview to serve as its new Gulf Coast headquarters. The move represents a significant manufacturing investment in Florida’s Panhandle and will create at least 90 local jobs once the operation reaches full capacity. The facility, located at 5680 John Givens Road near Bob Sikes Airport, was previously occupied by power ca…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Crestview to kick off 2026 with Mardi Gras celebration after year of award-winning community events

A monthly gathering of food trucks and live music on Main Street. A Christmas Village that brought families to Twin Hills Park for the first time. These moments defined 2025 for a city that leaned into community connection. Now Crestview is preparing to launch 2026 with its first event: a two-day Mardi Gras celebration on Jan. 30 and 31. Details are available on the official Crestview Mardi Gras Facebook page. Food Truck Fridays debuted last ye…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Crestview teen Asher Guillory named Keep Florida Beautiful ‘Youth Champion of the Year’

A Crestview High School student who founded a statewide anti-litter initiative was recognized Tuesday by Okaloosa County commissioners after being named Keep Florida Beautiful Youth Champion of the Year for 2025. Asher Guillory, 17, received the award in November at the Keep Florida Beautiful State Conference in Coral Gables, becoming the sole recipient selected from 47 affiliates across Florida. “This award is for young people across the state…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

Crestview City Councilman Ryan Bullard resigns, citing health and professional obligations

Crestview City Councilman Ryan Bullard (Precinct 2) has submitted his resignation from the Crestview City Council, effective Dec. 31. Mayor JB Whitten announced the resignation at Monday night’s council meeting, reading from a letter Bullard sent him Sunday evening. “After careful reflection, I’ve decided to resign my position on the Crestview City Council,” Bullard wrote. “This decision is a result of increasing professional obligations, perso…Health · Crestview Read Article

Emerald Coast Realtors raise $25,000 to transform Crestview's Hope House

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Florida’s Department of Education is unable to track as many as 30,000 students at any given time due to the “Wild West” nature of the state’s multiple “school choice” schemes: Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Crestview, said that at any given moment the state does not know where 30,000 students are in terms of school categories — traditional public or voucher-supported private or home schools — together worth $270 million in education support. Sometimes, the …Crestview · Crestview Read Article

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Okaloosa commits $10M toward widening a stretch of State Road 85 in Crestview

‘Joey the Jeweler’ named Crestview’s 2026 Citizen of the Year

Crestview High School senior Nick Gemina earns full scholarship to Duke University

Crestview City Council to discuss $30M loan for new facilities, fire station remodel

Crestview Manufacturing Expansion Brings 90 New Jobs to Florida Panhandle

Crestview to kick off 2026 with Mardi Gras celebration after year of award-winning community events

Crestview teen Asher Guillory named Keep Florida Beautiful ‘Youth Champion of the Year’

Crestview City Councilman Ryan Bullard resigns, citing health and professional obligations

Emerald Coast Realtors raise $25,000 to transform Crestview's Hope House

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Okaloosa commits $10M toward widening a stretch of State Road 85 in Crestview

‘Joey the Jeweler’ named Crestview’s 2026 Citizen of the Year

Crestview High School senior Nick Gemina earns full scholarship to Duke University

Crestview City Council to discuss $30M loan for new facilities, fire station remodel

Crestview Manufacturing Expansion Brings 90 New Jobs to Florida Panhandle

Crestview to kick off 2026 with Mardi Gras celebration after year of award-winning community events

Crestview teen Asher Guillory named Keep Florida Beautiful ‘Youth Champion of the Year’

Crestview City Councilman Ryan Bullard resigns, citing health and professional obligations

Emerald Coast Realtors raise $25,000 to transform Crestview's Hope House

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