CivicView a City of Crestview Podcast

In the Season 4 Finale of CivicView, John Emsing of the SBDC stops by to discuss in-home childcare initiatives and the shortage of childcare providers in our community. To learn how to support the mission, check out https://sbdc.uwf.edu/ or visit https://form.jotform.com/223055499163157 to reserve your spot for one of the upcoming information dinners free of charge. CivicView is available on major...

In this episode, we get to know our new council member, Ryan Bullard. Councilman Bullard serves as the new Precinct 2 representative. We discuss his background, why he chose Crestview for his home, and what he hopes to see for Crestview over the next four years.  

In this episode, Public Services Director Mike Criddle stops by the studio to discuss all things Streets and Water. He shares some of his background, why he chose to make Crestview his home, and where he hopes to see Public Services and the City of Crestview go in the future.  Thank you to WAAZ/WJSB for helping us spread the word over the radio Saturday mornings at 7, and thank you to all of our l...

In this episode of CivicView, Director of Operations Wayne Steele and Project Manager Jayce Vanderford stop by the studio to discuss capital projects. We promise it's more exciting than it sounds! We go over some big changes our citizens will see in the Redstone and Brookmeade area, as well as some traffic improvements where the Crestview Commons will be. Be sure to listen to this week's episode s...

In this episode of CivicView Officers, White and Lewis stop by to discuss to amazing programs the Crestview Police Department is doing to help foster community relationships and assist our officers and our citizens. To learn more about Please Be Kind and R.U.O.K. be sure to give this week's episode a listen!

This week's episode is about putting tourists' dollars to work for the rest of us. We are joined by Jennifer Adams, director of Destin Fort Walton Beach, our tourist development division here in Okaloosa County, and Councilman Doug Capps, who represents us on the Tourist Development Council, to talk bed tax spending, little adventures, and many of the other awesome programs offered by the TDD. You...

In this week's episode, our Community Impact Specialist Peyton Pallar stops by the studio to provide some details on the Hurricane Ian Victims Donation Drive going on at City Hall as well as all the events we have going on in the City in October, including our Trunk or Treat sponsored by All In Credit Union. If you want to know more about how you can donate or join us for our other events, be sure...

In this episode of CivicView, chairman and District 4 representative of the Okaloosa County School Board, Tim Bryant, stops by the studio along with City Councilman Doug Capps to answer questions about schools here in Crestview and some of the outstanding programs at CHS. 

In this episode of CivicView, Main Street Crestview Association's executive director Rachel Conort stops by to tell us all about the fantastic events going on downtown through the new year, including an exciting new event series featuring live music in the downtown area called Music Off Main. The first concert will feature Casey Kearney and kicks off Friday, September 23 at 6 pm. All events mentio...

In this week's episode, Mayor Whitten stops by the studio to share some staggering statistics related to opioid overdoses affecting our country and our community. He also gives us the rundown on the upcoming Overdose Summit he is hosting with the help of the Florida League of Cities and Project Opioid. This event will take place on September 30 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Crestview Community Center....

In this week's episode, some special guests from the Crestview Public Library stop by to share how they need your help to participate in their upcoming Augmented Realty Game based around Alice in Wonderland. We also go over some cool upcoming family nights, so be sure to give this week's episode a listen! 

In the 70th episode of CivicView, Brian Hughes of the Cultural Services Division and Nick Schwendt of CDS stop by to talk about the history of the Bush House and the grand opening event. The Bush House will serve as a museum for the City of Crestview. It is located at 198 S Wilson St right downtown. The event will take place Thursday, September 8 at 4 pm. For more information and to learn about so...

This week's episode features Officer Healey and Mindy Moriarty from our Animal Services Division. They stop by the studio to talk about our upcoming ribbon cutting and adoption event taking place at our newly renovated Animal Services Facility located at 715 N. Ferdon Blvd on Saturday, August 20, from 10 - 2. Thanks to our amazing sponsors, this event will feature a luau-themed fashion show and ze...

This week's episode features a fantastic community partner Hannah Wilburn of All In Credit Union. Hannah stops by the studio to tell us about All In's $200,000 grant for non-profits. We discuss some of the previous winners, some of which have been right here in Crestview, how to apply, and how the selection process works. If you know someone who works for or owns a non-profit, let them know about...

In this episode, Diane Freeman, executive director of A Bed 4 Me Foundation, and Crestview Police Chief Stephen McCosker stop by the studio to share how important it is for children in Okaloosa and Walton Counties to have a bed of their own. If you would like to hear their story or learn how you can help change children's lives right here at home, be sure to give this week's episode a listen. You...

In this week's episode, Major McCallum of the Crestview Police Department and Captian Winkler of the Crestview Fire Department stop by the studio to discuss how our first responders jump into action before, during, and after a Hurricane.  If you aren't caught up with season 4, what are you waiting for? You can listen to all of our episodes for free just about anywhere you get your podcasts, includ...

In episode 2 of season 4, City Manager Tim Bolduc stops by the studio to discuss the impacts of inflation on our city, what we are doing to combat it, and how proper future planning, fiscal responsibility, and sound financial decision-making are just a few of the steps we are taking to make sure Crestview continues to be a great place to live, work, and worship.  Just a reminder, you can listen to...

Welcome back! We are kicking season 4 off with a visit from our two favorite librarians, Heather Nitzel and Augusta Whittle. They stopped by the City Hall Studio to discuss the Summer Reading program and many of the other fantastic programs offered at the Crestview Public Library for free. Be sure to check out this week's episode and take some time to get caught up on previous episodes as we head...

In the Season 3 Finale of Civicview, Officer Healey and animal care coordinator Mindy Moriarty stop by to discuss Crestview's new animal services division, the joys of owning a ferret, and Crestview's oldest hamster. Be sure to check out previous episodes right here on Facebook or Podbean. You can also find all of our episodes for free on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and most other major streaming plat...

In this week's episode Deborah Lawson and Maddie Tatom stop by to give us the inside scoop on what a day in the life of a code enforcement officer looks like. We also discuss how important coffee can be and why dinosaurs went extinct, so be sure not to check out this episode and all other episodes anywhere you stream podcasts and music. You can also listen to all of our episodes for free on Facebo...

CivicView is back after a short hiatus. In this episode, I am joined by Rachel Conort our community engagement coordinator to talk about #KeepCrestviewBeautiful, Hail our Heroes Event, and the addiction in our community panel happening all over the next two weeks. So, be sure to give this week's episode a listen and be on the lookout for future episodes so you don't miss out. You can also check ou...

In this episode, John Emsing, a business consultant for the Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida stops by to explain what the SBDC does and how it can help you turn your dream of a small business into a reality. The best part about John and the services he and the other consultants of the SBDC offer, is they are free! So be sure to check out this week's episode to le...

This week's episode features the Crestview Police Department's Victim Advocate Lauren Hirst. Lauren has been with the CPD since 2019 providing resources and support to victims of crimes and their families. If you would like to know more about what Lauren does for our citizens, and what kind of sea creature she would be, give this episode a listen.  All episodes of CivicView are free and can be fou...

This week's episode features a very special guest that has made a huge impact in the Panhandle of Florida, Quint Studer. Mr. Studer speaks with our city manager Tim Bolduc and public information manager Chance Leavins about the importance of small businesses, a thriving downtown, keeping your talent local, and many other strategies that make a community strong.  If you would like to listen to prev...

In this episode, Crestview Police Chief Stephen McCosker stops by to bring us up to speed on all things CPD in 2022, including the upcoming oath of ethics, 3rd annual Flashlight Unity Walk, and the CPD's leg of the Special Olympics Torch Run.  CivicView is a weekly podcast designed to keep our citizens and members of our local community in the know about all the cool things going on around our cit...