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Okaloosa County officials urged state lawmakers Tuesday, Nov. 10, to give local governments more flexibility in dealing with the financial impact of Amendment 3, which could significantly reduce property tax revenue.

Former Eglin official Dale Marks shares stories of military service and talks about plans to strengthen military bases and improve housing for service members.

Crestview High School has hosted a canned food drive over the past 18 years. Last year, one of Crestview’s leadership students came up with the idea of trying to fill Principal Victoria Hayden’s office with donated canned goods.

This year, Crestview extended the invitation to try to fill all principals’ offices across North Crestview schools.

It’s been a couple of months since the last Kids Entrepreneur Market at Gordon Martial Arts, which hosted around 90 kids selling their homemade products.

That number has grown after Master Amanda Sanders informed the Bulletin that 125 kids have registered for the upcoming Kids Entrepreneur Market scheduled for Nov. 13.

Crestview city officials answer residents’ questions during a Government Week town hall meeting. The event gave residents a chance to ask questions and talk directly with officials about the city’s response to the hurricane and its budget.

Crestview City Manager Jessica Leavins provides City Council members with an update Monday on damage estimates, emergency response and cleanup efforts following Hurricane Isaias. The city reported approximately $1.2 million in private property damage, with six properties deemed uninhabitable.

As residents file insurance claims following Hurricane Isaias, Crestview insurance agent Dusty Holloway said understanding their deductibles and taking steps to prevent further damage can help them through the process.

The tagline for Hands of Hope is “World’s Smallest Disaster Relief Team.” That statement holds as David Henry and his wife, Ashlie Bates, are the lone operators of the organization.

Hailing from Waco, Texas, Hands of Hope cooked fresh meals for Crestview citizens who have been affected by the destruction of Hurricane Isaias.

Crestview City Manager Jessica Leavins reflects on the city’s preparation, response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias. From keeping water and sewer systems operational during power outages to clearing roads and maintaining public safety, Leavins praises city employees for their dedication and hard work throughout the storm.

A Multi-Agency Resource Center has opened in Crestview to assist residents, businesses and nonprofits recovering from Hurricane Isaias. Open daily through Oct. 24, the center offers access to storm recovery resources, financial assistance, cleanup services and support from state agencies and nonprofit organizations.