Jul 14, 2016
Senate considering bill to rename Laurel Hill post office for local soldier
CRESTVIEW — A bill to rename Laurel Hill’s post office in honor of a local Army soldier is making its way through the Senate.
Read Bill H.R. 4987 and check its progress
U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller …
Jul 12, 2016
Laurel Hill to seek grant for water system backup
LAUREL HILL — A Northwest Florida Water Management District grant could fund City Councilman Travis Dewrell’s idea to provide backup for the city’s water system.
Earlier this year, Dewrell propose…
Jul 12, 2016
Auditor: Laurel Hill finances improving, water rate increase suggested
LAUREL HILL — Since 2009, the city’s finances have improved dramatically, according to city auditor Joe Jones.
“In 2009, the city debt was much larger and the cash was much smaller than it is now.…
Jul 12, 2016
Laurel Hill may drop dissolution discussion (VIDEO)
LAUREL HILL — The City Council will decide at its August meeting whether to cease discussing “This looming ‘dissolve the city or don't dissolve the city’ malarkey,” as Councilman Travis Dewrell descr…
Jul 12, 2016
Crestview Warriors Hall flag display dedicated
CRESTVIEW — The 12-flag display in Warriors Hall was dedicated Monday evening with pomp and ceremony, beginning with the presentation of colors by two honor guardsmen each from the Crestview fire and…
Jul 11, 2016
Laurel Hill sets millage rate
LAUREL HILL — The City Council unanimously decided to leave the city’s ad valorem tax rate unchanged at 3.5 mils as it begins its fiscal year 2016-17 budget planning.
That rate brings in about $50…
Jul 11, 2016
Gaetz raises almost $730,000 for Congressional District 1 Campaign
FORT WALTON BEACH — State Rep. Matt Gaetz announced his campaign has raised $729,382.87 since entering the race in late March to replace retiring Rep. Jeff Miller, Fla.-District 1.
Gaetz raised $3…
Jul 10, 2016
North Okaloosa candidate forums scheduled
CRESTVIEW — The Constitution Party of Florida will host two candidate forums in North Okaloosa County.
A forum for Okaloosa County School District’s superintendent of schools, school board Distric…
Jul 8, 2016
Crestview City Council agenda: July 11 meeting
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview City Council will meet 6 p.m. July 11 at Warriors Hall on Stillwell Boulevard.
Here is the meeting's agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation / Pled…
Jul 8, 2016
Grand old flags: Flag display goes up in Crestview's Warriors Hall (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The Warriors Hall flag display was hung this week as the nation celebrated its 240th birthday.
PHOTOS: See photos of the flags being hung in Warriors Hall>>
The display, which also includes h…