Sep 11, 2015
CENTENNIAL: Okaloosa County observes 100 years
CRESTVIEW — While the nation pauses today to reflect on the 9-11 terrorist attacks, locals also remember another 9-11. On Sept. 11, 1915, Okaloosa County was born.
Okaloosa's origin is traced to La…
Sep 11, 2015
5 budget awards Crestview department heads are thankful for
CRESTVIEW — City department heads say they are grateful for a few hard-fought victories to help them through the 2015-16 fiscal year. While no department head received everything he or she hoped for,…
Sep 11, 2015
Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium set Nov. 12, 13 in Destin
DESTIN — The Third Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium will be held Nov. 12 and 13 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Keynote speakers and panelists include:
•Florida Department of Transporta…
Sep 10, 2015
Constitution Day celebration set in Crestview Thursday
CRESTVIEW — The Constitution Party of Florida's Constitution Day Celebration is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. R…
Sep 8, 2015
North Okaloosa Republicans meet tonight in Crestview
CRESTVIEW —Members of the North Okaloosa Republicans meets second Tuesdays in Crestview.
Their next meeting is 6 p.m. tonight, Sept. 8 at Hideaway Pizza, 326 N. Main St., Crestview.
It includes …
Sep 4, 2015
Crestview council deadlocks on city attorney appointment
CRESTVIEW — No one was appointed as the new city attorney during a special meeting Thursday evening to interview, and possibly select, one of four applicants.
The City Council deadlocked 2-2 on app…
Sep 4, 2015
Laurel Hill council OKs $605K budget, maintains millage rate
LAUREL HILL — The City Council's ad valorem rates will stay the same when the 2015-16 fiscal year starts Oct. 1.
The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a 3.5 ad valorem millage rate, alo…
Sep 4, 2015
Public input requested on Okaloosa water supply
CRESTVIEW — The Mobile District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and Okaloosa County Water and Sewer will host meetings to obtain public input on water supply alternatives.
Meetings are…
Sep 4, 2015
Crestview council to discuss Truth in Millage notices
CRESTVIEW — The City Council will meet 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 for a budget workshop at city hall, 198 Wilson St., N.
Here is the meeting's agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation: Pledge of Allegianc…
Sep 1, 2015
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office reports IRS scams
CRESTVIEW — A new IRS scam is circulating in Okaloosa County.
The con-artist calls or emails someone saying he or she owes money to the IRS and tells them to get a “Green Dot Card.” The con-artist …