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.
Jun 15, 2014
Okaloosa County opens newest park, convention center addition
Okaloosa County has unveiled its newest park and the latest addition to the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach. A Monday reception and ribbon-cutting celebrated the completion of Ba…
Jun 14, 2014
Downtown Crestview rezoning proposal goes to state; no strip clubs, city leaders say
CRESTVIEW — No strip clubs will be allowed on Main Street, city officials said.
Jun 11, 2014
Gulf Power gets 15-year contract
LAUREL HILL — Gulf Power may operate within city limits for at least 15 years under a new ordinance.
Jun 10, 2014
Council OKs unbudgeted conference travel; Helt and Gordon vote nay
CRESTVIEW — With a 3-2 vote, the City Council approved paying the expenses for any interested council member to attend the Florida League of Cities conference in Hollywood. The potential $2,000 per m…
Jun 10, 2014
Council OKs resolutions to advance community development grant application
LAUREL HILL — The City Council has unanimously passed four resolutions to improve the city's chances of receiving a $600,000 grant for road improvements.
Jun 9, 2014
Crisis care survives state budget cuts
State Senate President Don Gaetz sought unsuccessfully last year to obtain money for local crisis care. But this year, he got it.
Jun 9, 2014
Commission OKs permanent, in-house beach cleaning
Okaloosa County commissioners have voted to make beach cleaning a permanent in-house service.
Jun 9, 2014
Okaloosa schools benefit from budget
Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton county schools received nearly $440 million in total Florida Education Finance Program dollars, with each county’s percentage increase being above the state average.
Jun 9, 2014
Commissioner, circuit court clerk and school board forums scheduled
The Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee and the Northwest Florida Daily News will present a political forums series featuring Northwest Florida candidates.