Jan 20, 2015
Deadline extended for early tax payment discount
FORT WALTON BEACH — The deadline to receive a 2 percent discount on property taxes is now Monday, Feb. 2, according to Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson.
Jan 19, 2015
Councilman with out-of-town residency says he will cast no more votes
LAUREL HILL — City Councilman Johnny James says he will not cast votes during council meetings while his residency is under investigation.
Jan 19, 2015
County planning: Strategic workshop scheduled for next week
OKALOOSA ISLAND — Okaloosa County Commission Chairman Nathan Boyles has scheduled a Jan. 27 workshop with fellow commissioners and departments to discuss strategic planning for 2015.
Jan 14, 2015
Laurel Hill councilman lives outside city limits, appraiser says
LAUREL HILL — City Councilman Johnny James — and nearly two dozen other Laurel Hill residents — actually live outside city limits, according to a review by Okaloosa County Property Appraiser Pete Smi…
Jan 14, 2015
Gordon endorses TIF method to solve traffic congestion
Councilman Tom Gordon, a candidate for Crestview mayor, announced his endorsement for a tax increment financing district that would allow Okaloosa county residents to set aside monies specifically de…
Jan 13, 2015
'SAVING HISTORY': Council OKs fire tower dedication ceremony
CRESTVIEW — Dedicating the Liveoak Lookout Tower narrowly passed the City Council on Monday, but not before generating spirited discussion.
Jan 12, 2015
County community, county liaisons appointed
CRESTVIEW — Nathan Boyles, the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners' chairman, has reviewed the county department and finalized government agency and community liaison appointments.
Jan 12, 2015
County road, infrastructure projects take meeting's focus
CRESTVIEW — The Government Issues Committee will meet 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce office.
Jan 12, 2015
Smart water works communications system suggested
LAUREL HILL — A $7,100 system would allow city water authorities to monitor wells, pumps and the water tank in real time without having to be on-site.
Jan 12, 2015
Okaloosa clerk establishes department to boost transparency
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts has established the Department of Inspector General to improve transparency and accountability in local government, according to Clerk J.D. Peacock.