A Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., April 9, in the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners chambers in Shalimar. One item on the agenda has drawn the attention of several residents who plan to speak against issuing a development order for Buttonbush Meadows, a 22-lot community planned for the Galliver Cutoff area.
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Triple B Festival returns to downtown Crestview
Nearly 15,000 fans of blues, brews and barbecue are expected to take over downtown Crestview.
The 22nd Annual Triple B Festival is set for Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place on Main Street and several side streets and is organized by the nonprofit Main Street Crestview Association.
Nearly 1,400 new homes slated for north Okaloosa
A Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., April 9, in the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners chambers in Shalimar. One item on the agenda has drawn the attention of several residents who plan to speak against issuing a development order for Buttonbush Meadows, a 22-lot community planned for the Galliver Cutoff area.
Child struck by truck in parking lot
A 42-year-old Crestview man struck a 5-year-old boy in the parking lot of the Baker Sports Complex on Charlie Day Road around 6:15 p.m. March 12.
Crestview man gets two life terms in parents’ killings
A Crestview man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms without parole after a jury found him guilty of killing his parents and the family’s two dogs in a 2019 double homicide, according to a news release from the Office of State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden.

Shoutout to Annabelle Donuts
Last Sunday we went by after church to purchase some treats. A women and her children in front of us where ordering and the owner gave the women’s daughter a free order of donut holes. We ordered a few things including donut holes and he also gave us our donut hole order for free. We love and support Annabelle’s and the owner is always a pleasure and this was another wonderful reason we love them and you should too! 100/100 recommend.
Shoutout to Autism Pensacola 2025 Connecting The Pieces Gala
Autism Pensacola’s 19th Annual Connecting the Pieces Gala is Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Community Center. The event features a silent auction, music by the Dharma Beats, a walkabout menu-tasting provided by local chefs and restaurants, signature cocktails and a brief program. All proceeds of the Connecting the Pieces Gala support Autism Pensacola’s outreach efforts to serve children and families affected by autism in the local community.
Shoutout to Niceville Tutoring
I want to give a BIG thanks to Niceville Tutoring! They’re not just a tutoring service, they’re invested in helping our kids in North Okaloosa succeed. Plus, supporting local businesses like theirs is what makes our community thrive! Give them a follow on Facebook and show your support!
Shoutout to the Crestview Community
Too many to list, but the community of Crestview came together and adopted every resident for Christmas @ Shoal Creek Rehab. Thank you to all who made Christmas so magical for our residents
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School zone camera warning period ends; hundreds of violations

More than 580 speeding violations were recorded during the City of Crestview’s 30-day warning period for new school zone speed cameras along East Redstone Avenue, with one driver clocked at 56 mph in a 25-mph school zone.
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Crestview beach volleyball making national rankings
The Crestview beach volleyball team has carried over its success from the 2024-25 season.
The Bulldogs rank 76th nationally out of 280 schools, 36th in the state of Florida, and 13th in the 2A classification across the state’s total 42.
Congrats to our Student and Athlete of the Week!


Triple B Festival returns to downtown Crestview
Nearly 15,000 fans of blues, brews and barbecue are expected to take over downtown Crestview.
The 22nd Annual Triple B Festival is set for Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place on Main Street and several side streets and is organized by the nonprofit Main Street Crestview Association.
Triple B Festival returns to downtown Crestview
Nearly 15,000 fans of blues, brews and barbecue are expected to take over downtown Crestview.
The 22nd Annual Triple B Festival is set for Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place on Main Street and several side streets and is organized by the nonprofit Main Street Crestview Association.
Crestview Police Department hosts sixth annual LEO Torch Run
The Crestview Police Department will be participating in the upcoming Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida on March 11.
The police department has participated each year since February 2020.
Triple B Festival returns to downtown Crestview
Nearly 15,000 fans of blues, brews and barbecue are expected to take over downtown Crestview.
The 22nd Annual Triple B Festival is set for Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place on Main Street and several side streets and is organized by the nonprofit Main Street Crestview Association.
Crestview Police Department hosts sixth annual LEO Torch Run
The Crestview Police Department will be participating in the upcoming Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida on March 11.
The police department has participated each year since February 2020.

















