Feb 12, 2013
Firefighters lose 3 percent raise with other city employees
CRESTVIEW — A vote by the city council Monday evening has resolved an issue affecting the city's contract with the local firefighters' union.
Feb 12, 2013
State orders audit of Okaloosa finances, clerk's office
TALLAHASSEE— The state’s Joint Legislative Auditing Committee on Monday ordered a countywide audit of all Okaloosa County finances as well as an audit of the Clerk of Court’s Office.
Feb 11, 2013
Year-end transit ridership shows significant increases
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization representatives this week announced substantial Okaloosa County Transit ridership gains.
Feb 11, 2013
Okaloosa to bid on water, wastewater contract for Eglin
Okaloosa County’s Water and Sewer Department is seeking to win a 50-year contract to operate the water distribution and wastewater collection systems at Eglin Air Force Base.
Feb 8, 2013
Panel OKs revamp of Fla. public employee pensions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A proposal to end guaranteed pensions for new teachers, state and county workers and other public employees began moving through the Florida Legislature on Thursday.
Feb 8, 2013
Some TDC members say request to resign unfair (DOCUMENT)
Some Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council members on Wednesday continued to criticize the county’s call for their resignations.
Feb 8, 2013
James Campbell faces additional charges after case review
After further review of its case against former Okaloosa County Commissioner James Campbell, the state attorney’s office has added eight new criminal charges.
Feb 7, 2013
Almarante fire commissioners board meets Feb. 14
The next meeting of the Almarante Board of Fire Commissioners is 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the fire station, 3710 Old California Road. Meetings are every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Feb 7, 2013
Broxson proposes oil exploration in Blackwater forest (DOCUMENT)
State Rep. Doug Broxson is sponsoring legislation that would allow companies to “develop oil and gas resources” in the Blackwater River State Forest.
Feb 7, 2013
Laurel Hill Council selects first roads for repairs, approves budget
LAUREL HILL— The Laurel Hill city council voted unanimously to seek Okaloosa County's help in paving portions of Sunnyside Avenue and Steel Mill Creek Road on Thursday night.