Apr 8, 2016
Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency agenda: April 11
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Community Redevelopment Agency will meet 5 p.m. April 11 at city hall, 198 Wilson St., N.
Here is the meeting's agenda.
1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3.…
Apr 8, 2016
Laurel Hill may end dissolution talks
LAUREL HILL — The City Council is considering cancelling a 2012 resolution to dissolve the city and turn it over to the county.
One factor that led to the dissolution discussion four years ago — in…
Apr 8, 2016
Health department director is 'Okaloosa Today' guest
SHALIMAR — Dr. Karen Chapman, director of Florida Department of Health, Okaloosa County, is the guest on the “Okaloosa Today” show, running the entire month of April.
See why Okaloosa is ranked num…
Apr 8, 2016
Laurel Hill man's long-hoped-for property annexation delayed two more months
LAUREL HILL — Ernestine and Johnny James are still not Laurel Hill residents.
Councilman Scott Moneypenny gave technical and legal reasons why he felt the annexation couldn't occur, but it was anot…
Apr 7, 2016
Okaloosa commissioners to discuss litigation strategy during closed session
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Commission will discuss litigation strategy during an April 19 executive session.
The session, closed to the public, is estimated to begin at approximately 5:15 p.m. …
Apr 7, 2016
Countdown to Crestview courthouse's demolition begins
CRESTVIEW — Thick law books are stacked in piles on the floor with “recycle” tags taped on top. The entrance’s X-ray equipment is gone, its footprint remaining in the green terrazzo floor.
Flags ha…
Apr 6, 2016
Florida Panhandle Patriots meet April 7
FORT WALTON BEACH — At the Florida Panhandle Patriots Tea Party monthly meeting, Commissioner Trey Goodwin will address issues concerning Okaloosa County and what members can do to help.
Actions …
Apr 6, 2016
Okaloosa garbage pickup proposal 'not quite ready for prime time"
Okaloosa County will delay its plan to accept new bids for residential solid waste collection by at least six months.
County commissioners said they were not satisfied with the terms of the Request…
Apr 5, 2016
Crestview venue changes for Okaloosa commission meetings
CRESTVIEW — Beginning in April, and while the Okaloosa County Courthouse in Crestview is under construction, Crestview meetings for the Board of County Commissioners will be held at Crestview City Ha…
Apr 5, 2016
Crestview mayor requests raise for police chief
CRESTVIEW — Mayor David Cadle has asked the City Council to consider giving Police Chief Tony Taylor a raise.
While not requesting a specific amount, Cadle said Taylor has proven himself worthy of …