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The Okaloosa County School District is expanding its Employee Health Clinic to Crestview, giving employees and their dependents in north Okaloosa County a closer option for health care beginning in spring 2027.

The location will be announced at a later date.


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The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence-related argument over a cell phone at a Crestview residence on Sept. 18.

The Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency Board approved a $1.2 million budget for fiscal year 2027 at its Sept. 28 meeting.

The budget for fiscal year 2027, which goes into effect Oct. 1, marks a 77 percent increase from the previous year’s budget of $686,600. The CRA budget is part of the $101 million citywide budget, which was already approved by the City Council at the final budget hearing Sept. 21.

Both Crestview and Okaloosa County have canceled their contracts with Flock Safety and the cameras are in the process of being removed, according to the Crestview Police Department and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

“Name, Image & Likeness (NIL): What Every Student-Athlete and Parent Should Know” is a community seminar put on by the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association and the Equity Project Alliance that will join local experts from the world of professional sports, college athletics, finance and law Oct. 20 at Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto Street. Doors and food service will open at 4:30 p.m. while the event runs from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Shout Out!

As a member of the CHS Medical Academy, I, Sofia Bermudez, have helped grow the club’s outreach by working with my officer team and connecting with other schools, supporting efforts to teach CPR to students. We have been seen doing blood drives with our local one blood as well as teaching children CPR at Richburg Elementary and Davidson middle school. Being part of this initiative has allowed me to contribute to spreading life-saving knowledge and making a positive impact in my community. – Sofia B.

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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    In addition to the three state amendments on Okaloosa County’s ballot this November is a referendum unique to the county: the half-cent infrastructure surtax renewal.

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    The Baker Gators welcomed fans into Doug Griffith Stadium for their homecoming game against FAMU DRS.

    Baker handled business to ensure victory with a 50-16 final score over the Rattlers.


    Congrats to our Student and Athlete of the Week!

    The Crestview Area Youth Association is known for its broad participation in multiple sports. The organization is now branching out with the addition of 7v7 football starting in mid-January.


    “Name, Image & Likeness (NIL): What Every Student-Athlete and Parent Should Know” is a community seminar put on by the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association and the Equity Project Alliance that will join local experts from the world of professional sports, college athletics, finance and law Oct. 20 at Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto Street. Doors and food service will open at 4:30 p.m. while the event runs from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

    Another bear hunt is in the works for December.

    Last year, a bear hunt was held in four specified hunting zones. The zones were within four of the seven Bear Management Units across the state. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which approved and regulated the hunt, approximately 52 black bears were harvested, or killed.

    “Name, Image & Likeness (NIL): What Every Student-Athlete and Parent Should Know” is a community seminar put on by the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association and the Equity Project Alliance that will join local experts from the world of professional sports, college athletics, finance and law Oct. 20 at Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto Street. Doors and food service will open at 4:30 p.m. while the event runs from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

    Another bear hunt is in the works for December.

    Last year, a bear hunt was held in four specified hunting zones. The zones were within four of the seven Bear Management Units across the state. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which approved and regulated the hunt, approximately 52 black bears were harvested, or killed.

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