Crestview Bulletin

12/17/2025

Large portion of SW Crestview bypass to open early next year

The portion of the southwest Crestview bypass between U.S. Highway 90 and Interstate 10 is on track to be open to traffic in the first quarter of 2026, Okaloosa County officials said today....

The portion of the southwest Crestview bypass between U.S. Highway 90 and Interstate 10 is on track to be open to traffic in the first quarter of 2026, Okaloosa County officials said today.

12/17/2025

Crestview looks to crack down on e-bikes, e-scooters downtown

At its regular meeting on Jan. 12, the Crestview City Council plans to vote on whether to adopt an ordinance that would prohibit the use of electric bicycles and motorized scooters on downtown streets and sidewalks....

At its regular meeting on Jan. 12, the Crestview City Council plans to vote on whether to adopt an ordinance that would prohibit the use of electric bicycles and motorized scooters on downtown str…

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

❤️Upcoming Heartsaver® Total CPR, AED & First Aid Class ❤️

Be prepared to act when seconds matter.

This Heartsaver Total course teaches participants how to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, choking, and first aid emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Ideal for employees, teachers, coaches, childcare providers, and the general public.

🩺 Course Includes:
• Adult, Child & Infant CPR
• AED use
• First Aid for common injuries and emergencies
• Hands-on skills practice
• 2-year certification

📍 Who Should Attend:
Anyone with little or no medical training who needs CPR/AED & First Aid certification for work, school, or personal preparedness.

📅 Date: 12/20/2025
⏰ Time: 10:00AM
📍 Location: Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library aka Crestview Public Library (Crestview, FL)
1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview, FL 32539

👉 Registration required: Space is limited.
📞 For questions or to sign up: Amber Hypes (850)598-9648
💲 Cost is 50$ for materials and certification card.

Being trained saves lives — yours could be next ❤️

Disclaimer
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association

12/17/2025

As we approach the peak of season for Northwest Florida, residents are likely to see smoke from as far as 30 miles away as land managers utilize fire to restore ecosystems, reduce hazardous fuels and improve timber stands.
Prescribed fire is a safe, effective way to manage forest health, reduce hazardous fuel loading and apply a naturally occurring process to the landscape.
For more information, go to https://whyprescribedfire.org/ or reach out to your local Florida Forest Service office.

https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/Florida-Forest-Service-Office-Locations/Field-Office-Locations-and-Contacts

12/17/2025

12/16/2025

A big thank you to the American Legion for stopping by with cookies and spreading some Christmas sweetness! You definitely helped make our day feel extra festive. 🍪🎄💙

12/16/2025

12/16/2025

It's been a great year for former Crestview Bulldog Marcus Patterson.
Story: https://crestviewbulletin.com/marcus-patterson-enjoying.../
Crestview High School

12/16/2025

Texas man’s phone is reportedly filled with child po*******hy

After being served with a warrant by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, county jail inmate Rogelio De La Cruz Rosquero, 25, of Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested on Monday for allegedly storing hundreds of images and videos of child po*******hy on his cellphone....

After being served with a warrant by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, county jail inmate Rogelio De La Cruz Rosquero, 25, of Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested on Monday for allegedly storing hu…

12/16/2025

Legislators hear about potential new I-10 interchange

Okaloosa County and Florida Department of Transportation officials are looking at the possibility of having an Interstate 10 interchange built next to the Shoal River Industrial Park, County Commission Chairman Paul Mixon said at the county Legislative Delegation’s annual meeting on Monday....

Okaloosa County and Florida Department of Transportation officials are looking at the possibility of having an Interstate 10 interchange built next to the Shoal River Industrial Park, County Commi…

12/16/2025

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting Incident on Fenwick Drive

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after multiple shots were fired at a pedestrian walking along Fenwick Drive in Fort Walton Beach shortly before 5:00 p.m. on December 13.
Deputies responded to the area but were unable to locate the victim. During a canvass of the neighborhood, deputies discovered that multiple homes and properties in the area had been struck by gunfire.
At this time, Investigators believe this incident is related to a shooting that occurred the day prior on Dates Avenue, which resulted in two individuals being injured.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office at 850-651-7400 or provide information anonymously through Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers by calling 863-TIPS, visiting www.EmeraldCoastCrimeStoppers.com or via the P3 Tips Mobile App.