Sep 21, 2015
Crestview Junction Project would rebrand Industrial Drive downtown segment (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — A downtown segment of Industrial Drive will soon be rebranded as “Crestview Junction," harkening back to the city's origin as a railroad town.
The Community Redevelopment Agency Board u…
Sep 17, 2015
Family's suggestion could relieve Crestview High, Davidson traffic (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
One simple bypass could relieve congestion around Crestview High School and Davidson Middle School. The road is already there — i t just needs to be paved.
CRESTVIEW — Traffic is a top concern in t…
Sep 16, 2015
Holley rehired as Crestview city attorney
CRESTVIEW — Crestview’s new city attorney is its previous city attorney. The City Council agreed to rehire Ben Holley, who previously resigned the position in March 2012 after 30 years.
Holley will…
Sep 16, 2015
NW Florida officials say area isn't ready for a regional transportation authority
CRESTVIEW — Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization members generally agree a regional transportation authority is probably a good idea.
But not right now.
Commissioners r…
Sep 15, 2015
Crestview to give Confederate flag, memorial to Lundys
CRESTVIEW — The years-old controversy surrounding the Confederate battle flag fluttering above Confederate Park was resolved by a unanimous decision to transfer both the flag and the Confederate vete…
Sep 10, 2015
Error results in Crestview re-issuing TRIM notices
CRESTVIEW — An error in TRIM, or Truth in Millage, notices sent to Crestview taxpayers — which resulted in the Okaloosa County Property Appraiser resending the notices — will slightly delay the 2015-…
Sep 10, 2015
Crestview contemplates PTO plan for employees
CRESTVIEW — City workers may begin accumulating paid time off, commonly called PTO, in lieu of set sick leave and vacation time if the City Council approves a plan presented by City Clerk Betsy Roy. …
Sep 8, 2015
Crestview's increasing population means competing with bigger cities for funds
CRESTVIEW — With more than 23,000 residents, Crestview remains Okaloosa County's biggest city. It's also Northwest Florida’s fourth-biggest city, behind Tallahassee, Pensacola and Panama City.
With…
Sep 8, 2015
Crestview Housing Authority storm damage repair ahead of schedule (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Housing Authority anticipates flood damage from an April 2014 storm and construction of mitigation structures will be finished almost two weeks ahead of its 30-day schedule.…
Sep 4, 2015
Laurel Hill approves 2015-16 millage and budget
LAUREL HILL — The City Council unanimously approved a 3.5 mil ad valorem millage rate for the 2015-16 fiscal year starting Oct. 1.
The council also unanimously approved a budget for the new fiscal …