Aug 26, 2013
21,000-acre purchase includes Eglin Air Force Base buffer
Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet have approved purchasing nearly 21,000 acres of conservation land as part of a partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, The Trust f…
Aug 23, 2013
Crestview City Council releases Aug. 26 agenda
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview City Council released this agenda for its 6 p.m. meeting on Aug. 26 at Council Chambers.
Aug 21, 2013
Proposal would retain firefighters, cut police, fund streets
CRESTVIEW — City Council President Robyn Helt, saying taxpayers shouldn't be expected to "make up the slack" if the city can't live within its means, has offered a proposal for a balanced budget.
Aug 21, 2013
Firefighters present budget to boost revenue, retain firefighters
CRESTVIEW — While the City Council and department heads struggle with resolving a $533,167 deficit between proposed spending and forecast revenues, city firefighters are engaged in some budget brains…
Aug 19, 2013
Crestview council weighs garbage collectors' contract proposals
CRESTVIEW — The City Council will continue debating the merits of four companies bidding to run the city's garbage collection service
Aug 19, 2013
Laurel Hill council approves mowing contract
LAUREL HILL — The Laurel Hill City Council has approved an annual mowing contract of $11, 324 with Transfield Services.
Aug 16, 2013
Crestview fire chief: $1.3M grant could save firefighter jobs
CRESTVIEW — A potential $1.3 million FEMA grant could ease some firefighters' job security fears and alleviate some budget pressure on the city, Fire Chief Joe Traylor says.
Aug 16, 2013
Proposed Crestview Commons follows mobile eateries trend
CRESTVIEW — The historic downtown district will follow the latest urban dining trend this fall when Crestview Commons opens on Main Street.
Aug 15, 2013
Okaloosa County to boost fall tourism marketing
Okaloosa County officials have increased the fall advertising allocation for area beaches from $100,000 to $300,000 due to low bed tax revenues. The funds will be added to the original $2.2 million m…
Aug 15, 2013
Some Main Street budget requests receive Crestview CRA approval
CRESTVIEW — The Main Street Crestview Association has received unanimous approval for three project requests, but funding for a full-time program manager has been deferred.