Crestview Bulletin

FHSAA approves open division for playoffs

FHSAA approves open division for playoffs The FHSAA Board of Directors voted unanimously by a 10-0 count on on Tuesday to approve the open division for the postseason in several sports. The top eight teams, regardless of classification, w…

Baker girls’ basketball off on the right foot

The Baker girls’ basketball team got their first taste of a real game this past Tuesday as they hosted the Walton Braves for a summer scrimmage. After one week of summer practices, the Gators took Head Coach Demieka “Mac” McClendon’s words to heart and pulled out a 39-30 victory over Walton....

Baker girls’ basketball off on the right foot The Baker girls’ basketball team got their first taste of a real game this past Tuesday as they hosted the Walton Braves for a summer scrimmage. After one week of summer practices, the Gators took…

The Crestview Library grounds will be home to a future tiny town park where local children will be able to play in a safe and controlled environment.

A new $143,000 Crestview playground will look like a miniature city The Crestview City Council unanimously approved a $143,019 miniature town-themed playground to be built near the public library June 8, while waiving the city’s competitive purchasing policy…

City pushes back on 250 parade date.

Crestview seeks new date for America 250 parade The Crestview City Council plans to ask the Okaloosa America 250 committee to reconsider the date of a grand parade in the Hub City, with council members expressing concerns that scheduling the ev…

Gators start work early for 10th consecutive district title

The Baker girl’s weightlifting team held their first summer workout this past Monday. After acquiring their ninth consecutive district title last year, the Gators are looking to achieve double digits in the 2026-27 season. With majority of the 2025 team graduating, the Gators have some new faces stepping into the role of leaders....

Gators start work early for 10th consecutive district title The Baker girl’s weightlifting team held their first summer workout this past Monday. After acquiring their ninth consecutive district title last year, the Gators are looking to achieve double dig…

Gators Beat Summer Heat

The Baker football team began their summer training last Monday after a successful three weeks during the Spring. Hall of Fame Head Coach Matt Brunson eased his guys into the first day, but the Gators still went full head of steam between the weight room and out on the field....

Gators Beat Summer Heat The Baker football team began their summer training last Monday after a successful three weeks during the Spring. Hall of Fame Head Coach Matt Brunson eased his guys into the first day, but the Ga…

Three things to know ahead of Crestview’s council meeting on June 8

The Crestview City Council will consider multiple items at its Monday meeting, from a $143,000 imaginative playground near the city library to a data-sharing agreement between local law enforcement agencies and a rezoning request from HCA Destin-Fort Walton Medical Center. Here is what you need to know...

Three things to know ahead of Crestview’s council meeting on June 8 The Crestview City Council will consider multiple items at its Monday meeting, from a $143,000 imaginative playground near the city library to a data-sharing agreement between local law enforcemen…

Crestview traffic stop leads to two arrests, seized gun, cash and fentanyl

A traffic stop in Crestview on June 3 turned into two arrests after the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office now charges one man with drug trafficking and machine gun charges, according to a news release....

Crestview traffic stop leads to two arrests, seized gun, cash and fentanyl A traffic stop in Crestview on June 3 turned into two arrests after the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office now charges one man with drug trafficking and machine gun charges, according to a news rele…

Boyles defends his position on property tax vote

As Gov. Ron DeSantis’s push for property tax cuts heads to the November ballot, local leaders across Okaloosa County are preparing for tightened budgets over the next several years as Rep. Nathan Boyles defends his no vote on the house floor....

Boyles defends his position on property tax vote As Gov. Ron DeSantis’s push for property tax cuts heads to the November ballot, local leaders across Okaloosa County are preparing for tightened budgets over the next several years as Rep. Nathan …