Jul 8, 2014
Laurel Hill council renews mowing contract
LAUREL HILL — The city will continue doing business with Transfield Services. The Laurel Hill City Council agreed to renew a one-year $11,324 mowing contract.
Jul 6, 2014
Transportation Planning Organization seeks Citizens Advisory Committee members
PENSACOLA — The Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization needs more members for its Citizens Advisory Committee.
Jul 2, 2014
Placing restaurant’s smoker out front generates heat for owner
CRESTVIEW — A Main Street restaurant’s landmark barbecue smoker has generated some heat for its owner and chef.
Jun 27, 2014
Gaetz: Okaloosa no longer industry training leader
Okaloosa County used to lead the state in educating high school students to earn industry-standard certifications. This allowed them to earn high-wage, high-skilled positions.
Jun 27, 2014
Deadline near for Okaloosa Value Adjustment Board applications
Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will appoint a citizen to the Value Adjustment Board, as required by Florida Statute.
Jun 27, 2014
Bicycles with gas-powered engines allowed on streets
A recent Florida law change makes it legal for people to ride bicycles on the street if upgraded with a gas-powered engine.
Jun 24, 2014
Erroneously zoned residential areas being brought into compliance
CRESTVIEW — Currently, if a house is damaged or destroyed in several developments off P.J. Adams Parkway, a zoning conflict means it can’t be rebuilt. The city is taking steps to correct the erroneou…
Jun 17, 2014
Amunds faces 2 challengers in District 4 Okaloosa commission race
Okaloosa County Commissioner Don Amunds will defend his District 4 seat against at least two challengers in the August primary. Two fellow Republicans — Trey Goodwin and Henry Kelley — have pre-filed…
Jun 17, 2014
Parisot withdraws from commission race
Okaloosa County Commissioner Dave Parisot has withdrawn from the District 2 commission race, citing his wife’s failing health.
Jun 16, 2014
Early property tax discount deadline approaches
Okaloosa County property owners participating in the Installment Tax Payment Plan through the Tax Collector’s Office have until 5 p.m. June 30 to pay their first installment.