May 3, 2016
Okaloosa tax certificate sales help residents in a bind, make good investments
When an Okaloosa Property owner becomes delinquent on his property taxes, the government doesn’t step in and seize the land. But a neighbor might.
CRESTVIEW — For some of the estimated 3,500 to 4,0…
Apr 27, 2016
Northwest Florida delegate voting set May 7 for Democratic National Convention
NICEVILLE — All registered Democrats living in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton or Holmes counties are encouraged to participate in a Democratic Party vote May 7.
The votes are to decide on d…
Apr 26, 2016
Crestview to consider changes to out-of-city service requirements
CRESTVIEW — Citing what Councilman Doug Faircloth called "our own Frankenstein," the City Council unanimously agreed to look into how out-of-city utility service requests are handled.
Public Works …
Apr 25, 2016
Florida emergency management division plans statewide emergency alert system
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Division of Emergency Management is developing a statewide emergency alert system called AlertFlorida. The initiative is to provide statewide emergency alert and notificatio…
Apr 22, 2016
Crestview citizen committees provide specialized expertise
City officials can't do — or know — everything. That's why Crestview's assorted city committees, staffed by generally unpaid volunteer experts, advise the mayor, city clerk, department heads and coun…
Apr 21, 2016
May 10 Okaloosa candidate fair, voter registration planned
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida residents can meet Okaloosa candidates at a Niceville Fair.
The event is 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 10 in the Student Services Building, Northwest Florida State College, 100 C…
Apr 21, 2016
Okaloosa Public Safety implements 9-1-1 texting
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety now accepts 9-1-1 texts. T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless customers can now send a text (up to 140 characters) to 9-1-1 in an emergency.
Text…
Apr 20, 2016
Okaloosa school board, superintendent candidate forum set April 28
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa Republican Club next meeting will provide a school board and superintendent forum.
Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The event starts with socializin…
Apr 20, 2016
Navy retiree seeks Florida District 1 Congressional seat
MIRAMAR BEACH — John Mills, retired U.S. Navy pilot, is campaigning as a Republican for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, a seat retiring Rep. Jeff Miller is vacating.
“While faithfully serving…
Apr 20, 2016
Broxson joins race for Florida Senate
GULF BREEZE — State Rep. Doug Broxson announced his candidacy for the Florida Senate.
Since first being elected to the Florida House in 2010, Broxson, a Republican, has been a leader on insurance r…