🌱 Who can apply for Crestview’s soon-to-be-open council seat?

Good morning to you Crestview! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Who can apply for Crestview’s soon-to-be-open council seat?
• How did Crestview’s hospital land a top national rating?

Also on today's calendar: Crestview's Christmas Village and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 34 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Crestview City Councilman Ryan Bullard resigns, citing health and professional obligations (getthecoast.com) — A Crestview City Council seat for Precinct 2 will open Dec. 31 as Councilman Ryan Bullard steps down due to health, professional, and personal obligations. The city will soon post the vacancy, accept applications from residents south of I-10, and aims to seat a new council member by the second January meeting.
   

• 29 FL Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com) — Crestview’s North Okaloosa Medical Center earned a five-star rating in Forbes’ new 2026 Top Hospitals rankings, placing it among Florida’s highest-rated facilities. The list evaluates thousands of hospitals nationwide on outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience, with 29 Florida hospitals making the cut.
   

📸 Around Crestview

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crestview

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Crestview Book Club - Christmas Book Swap
  Robert L. F. Sikes Public Library aka Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Dr, Crestview
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• UWF Office Hours
  Crestview Chamber of Commerce
  9:00 am

Saturday December 13

• Christmas Village in the Park
  Crestview, FL Calendar , 100 Hathaway Street South , Crestview
  4:00 pm
• Crestview's Christmas Village
  Twin Hills Park , 100 Hathaway St S , Crestview
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Youth Winter Wonderland — Hope City Community Church
  Crestview Senior Activity Center , 205 Stillwell Blvd , Crestview
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• NO Young Professional Luncheon THIS MONTH
  Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce , 1447 Commerce Dr , Crestview
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Cornhole Open Play
  Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
  8:30 am
• Billiards
  Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
  8:30 am
• Yoga Breeze
  Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
  8:30 am
• Putting Green Open Play
  Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
  8:30 am
• Regular Meeting
  Santa Rosa County Administrative Board Room , 6495 Caroline St , Milton
  8:30 am
• Table Tennis Open Play
  Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
  8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey yall, so (possibly) my boy (Sonny) was a spotted off Old Bethel Rd, Kingston Rd the last 3-4 days.
  Please keep a look out. He is wearing an aqua blue collar. It’s been 4 months wondering around. Please help bring him home! He is being super… (Nextdoor Dorcas)
• Is anyone missing this cat.
  She is a talker and friendly. She has been at our house for quite a while (Nextdoor Ridge Lake)

• Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Crestview. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Team Supervisor - Full-Time in Crestview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crestview here.

🗞 Nearby News

Niceville

• Ruckel Middle School welcomes assistant principal Damian Sotelo (niceville.com)
• Christmas Boat Parade set for Dec. 21 on Boggy Bayou (niceville.com)
• Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation offering scholarships to area graduating seniors (getthecoast.com)

Fort Walton Beach

• HOW I WORK: An inside look at how FWBHS's Courtney Barnes brings creativity, connection, and energy to every part of her day (getthecoast.com)
• South Walton moves up, Destin finds home in FHSAA reclassification (nwfdailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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