Gulf Power prepares for the charge for electric, hybrid cars (VIDEO)
With the price of gasoline nowadays, more people are becoming interested in hybrid and electric vehicles. According to the market research firm Mintel, electric and hybrid vehicle sales increased 73 …
EDC eyes 2,000 new local jobs
CRESTVIEW — Four Crestview area projects have been added to the Okaloosa County Economic Development Council's roster since the year began. If they — and two existing projects — come to fruition, nea…
Crestview chamber responds to Walton County golf tourney criticism
CRESTVIEW — A resident’s criticism of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s decision to schedule a Mossy Head golfing event is “much ado about nothing,” a chamber spokesperson said.
Gulf Power wants to start program to attract businesses
FORT WALTON BEACH — Gulf Power plans to launch a new initiative next month to make Northwest Florida more aggressive in attracting businesses to the region.
State unemployment rate falls below national average (document)
For the first time in five years, Florida’s unemployment in January dropped below the national average.
Operator announces $600K terminal for Bob Sikes Airport
CRESTVIEW — Bob Sikes Airport’s fixed base operator anticipates breaking ground on an estimated $600,000 terminal by April. Jonathan Dunn, Emerald Coast Aviation’s president, said his company recentl…
State drops grand theft charge against Vision Airlines
Criminal charges against Vision Airlines have been dropped.
Okaloosa tourism promotion to tout deals in shoulder season
Spring break is here and the summer tourist season is coming soon.
Crestview Aerospace begins $13 million expansion
CRESTVIEW — L3 Crestview Aerospace executives anticipate their first project of a planned $13 million expansion that would reportedly bring 340 new jobs to the community's largest employer.
Bank recognizes young children, piggy banks in contest
CRESTVIEW — First National Bank of Crestview has recognized four children for their homemade piggy bank entries in this year’s Piggy Bank Pageant.















