Mar 1, 2013
Crestview retail, restaurant development halted after confusion
CRESTVIEW — A public-private effort that would improve city infrastructure while bringing two residential developments and a retail and restaurant center — reportedly with national chain establishmen…
Mar 1, 2013
Okaloosa could sue advertising firms over Bellinger’s thefts
As Okaloosa County commissioners begin trying to recoup many of Mark Bellinger’s questionable purchases, they have not ruled out legal action against Lewis Communications and The Zimmerman Agency.
Mar 1, 2013
Former mayor may receive lifetime achievement recognition
CRESTVIEW — The City Council plans to recognize former Mayor George Whitehurst — whom it recently selected as the Mae R. Coleman Citizen of the Year Award recipient— with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mar 1, 2013
Scandals no secret to administrator applicants (DOCUMENT)
The consulting firm hired to help find Okaloosa County’s next administrator didn’t try to keep the county’s scandalous past under wraps from potential candidates.
Mar 1, 2013
Crestview Police Department offers child safety seat check
CRESTVIEW — The police department will offer a free child safety seat inspection March 16.
Mar 1, 2013
Chance to collect lost or stolen items ends March 6
CRESTVIEW — March 6 is the deadline to claim property that Crestview police obtained during investigations.
Mar 1, 2013
Crestview council to schedule budget planning, supports trauma center
CRESTVIEW — The City Council may soon plan for its 2013-14 fiscal year budget and has received a request to support establishing a trauma center in Okaloosa County.
Mar 1, 2013
U.S. Highway 90 pedestrian crossing needed, citizen says
CRESTVIEW — The City Council received a request from resident Frederick Jackson to mark a designated pedestrian crosswalk across U.S. Highway 90 between the Tractor Supply Co. and Pic-n-Sav shopping …
Feb 28, 2013
SPECIAL OCCASIONS: Reeves and Majors announce engagement
Richard and Debbie Reeves announced the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Adeana June Reeves, to Jonathan Dale Majors. Jonathan is the son of Ricky Majors, the late Debbie Majors…
Feb 28, 2013
Early tax payment deadline is today
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office is offering a 1 percent discount to residents who pay their property taxes by 5 p.m. Thursday. Property taxes become delinquent if not p…