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🌱 Still waiting for storm-debris pickup? Okaloosa officials explain the process

Crestview, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Crestview! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Still waiting for storm-debris pickup? Okaloosa officials explain the process
  • Destin’s former Winn-Dixie is nearly ready for its Aldi debut
  • Crestview man pleads guilty in federal meth case

Also on today's calendar: Goodwill Big Bend – Virtual Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 40.
  • Friday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• One month post-Isaias, cleanup crews still work ‘sunup to sundown.' (midbaynews.com) — Okaloosa County officials say storm-debris collection is continuing, with a Crestview-area site helping handle material hauled from affected neighborhoods. Residents in unincorporated areas can check the county’s debris dashboard for collection progress. Crews accept damaged furniture and drywall, but not hazardous household waste, and some piles may require return visits weeks later.
   

• New Aldi store coming to Destin this December (miramarflnews.com) — Aldi expects to open its Destin store in December, taking over the former Winn-Dixie at 98 Palms along U.S. 98. The company plans to hire 15 to 20 full- and part-time associates but hasn’t announced an opening date. The store will be Okaloosa County’s seventh Aldi, joining two in Crestview.
   

• Crestview Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Methamphetamine (justice.gov) — A Crestview man faces at least 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine conspiracy and possession charges. Court documents say officers found more than 1,800 grams of meth in John Martin Elmore’s vehicle during an April traffic stop. His sentencing is scheduled for January 14 in Pensacola.
   

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  • Panasonic Holdings Corporation posted a job opening for Install Technician I - Start Up in Crestview. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Crestview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crestview here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Downtown Fort Walton Beach Holiday Market and tree lighting set for Nov. 28 at The Landing (getthecoast.com)
  • Air Commando Heritage Foundation Joins Lockheed Martin's $25 Million 25Forward Initiative to Support Future Museum (vintageaviationnews.com)
  • HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital collecting food for Sharing and Caring through Nov. 20 (getthecoast.com)

Ok Crestview! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Crestview

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.