Nov 29, 2012
Crestview now a Purple Heart City
CRESTVIEW — After an Oct. 8 resolution by the city council proclaiming Crestview a Purple Heart City, the appellation became official during the council’s Monday meeting when Mayor David Cadle presen…
Nov 27, 2012
Local roads can alleviate S.R. 85 traffic, consultant says
CRESTVIEW — It will come as little surprise to motorists slogging through northbound State Road 85 rush hour traffic to learn the city’s traffic consultant said that the major north-south artery is a…
Nov 27, 2012
Pet pigs, bus service and fire training discussed at council meeting
CRESTVIEW — Legalizing keeping pot-bellied pigs, supporting the city bus routes, firefighter training and working on a city social media policy were among topics discussed at the Nov. 26 meeting of t…
Nov 27, 2012
Voters may get to choose Crestview charter provisions (document)
CRESTVIEW — When the proposed city charter comes back before voters in March 2013, they may get to pick and choose which parts of it they wish to have implemented. Concerned that voters may reject th…
Nov 27, 2012
Crestview Buildings Improvement's Nov. 29 meeting agenda released
CRESTVIEW — The Adminsitrative Services Department released the following agenda for the CRA Buildings Improvement Grant Review board meeting, to be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 29 at Crestview City Hall.
Nov 26, 2012
Okaloosa panel to review how to eliminate rental costs
FORT WALTON BEACH — A new task force is set to begin the process of freeing Okaloosa County government from its dependence on landlords.
Nov 26, 2012
Candidate University set Dec. 10 for budding politicians
CRESTVIEW — Potential candidates, or those who want to learn about the candidate process, may attend Candidate University, a three-hour seminar by the Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections office.
Nov 21, 2012
Okaloosa extends pilot recycling program, may become countywide
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners on Tuesday voted to extend through December a pilot program that increases recycling and decreases garbage collection.
Nov 20, 2012
Okaloosa denies TDC request for Houchins third term
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County Commissioners on Tuesday denied the Tourist Development Council’s request to allow Kathy Houchins to serve as chairwoman for a third year.
Nov 19, 2012
Laurel Hill residents divided on whether the city should dissolve
LAUREL HILL — Mixed emotions abound for this north county town’s residents after city leaders on Tuesday unanimously voted to consider dissolving the city and becoming an unincorporated community.