Dec 31, 2012
Some Okaloosa officials leery of restricting swimmers in Gulf
Under proposed changes to the law governing county parks, beachgoers would be prohibited from swimming more than 300 feet from shore. Also included is a ban on swimming, diving, surfing or watercraft…
Dec 28, 2012
Dec. 31 deadline set for 3 percent property tax discount
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County property owners have until Dec. 31 to get a 3 percent discount on property taxes.
Dec 27, 2012
Community assists man whose home was damaged by fire
CRESTVIEW — Friends, family and the American Red Cross are helping Cecil Milstead, 50, after a Dec. 19 fire destroyed his home.
Dec 26, 2012
Firm tapped to find next administrator
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners have chosen a Palm Beach County company to conduct a national search to hire the next county administrator.
Dec 24, 2012
Commissioners drop discussion of chief's removal until further notice
CRESTVIEW — The North Okaloosa Fire District board of commissioners will delay considering the fire chief's removal until the board's attorney has more information.
Dec 19, 2012
Earth Day 2013 might be celebrated with Crestview street festival
CRESTVIEW — A calendar of downtown celebrations may include Earth Day if Crestview City Council President Ben Iannucci III and Public Works Director Wayne Steele’s efforts are successful.
Dec 15, 2012
Council approves new water system for northwest Crestview
CRESTVIEW — With local officials projecting northwest Crestview will be the city’s next area of growth, the City Council took steps toward preparing for the quadrant’s expansion by approving a new wa…
Dec 14, 2012
Crestview council mulls travel expense reimbursement
CRESTVIEW — Networking with other cities’ elected leaders and learning innovative ways to meet Crestview’s challenges are some benefits of attending out-of-town conferences, city council members said.
Dec 13, 2012
Gulf Power donates building to city
CRESTVIEW — Gulf Power has a new, unwanted building that could become a recycling facility for the Hub City. The City Council on Monday unanimously approved accepting the electric utility’s gift.
Dec 13, 2012
Spence and Broxson presented with HERO awards at county meeting
CRESTVIEW — Public Works employees Floyd Spence and Randy Broxson, received HERO awards at the Dec. 4 Okaloosa County Commission meeting for their assistance following a May 11 two-car accident.