Jan 28, 2013
Okaloosa to seek internal auditor
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners will begin accepting proposals next week from accountants or accounting firms interested in being the board’s internal auditor.
Jan 28, 2013
Skate and dog parks proposed for Twin Hills Park
CRESTVIEW — Residents on wheels and residents on four legs might soon have facilities just for themselves if proposed skate and dog parks become a reality. The Crestview City Council, meeting as the …
Jan 26, 2013
Questions sought for legislative review program
PENSACOLA — WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, wants Northwest Florida residents' questions for Thursday’s broadcast of “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation.”
Jan 24, 2013
Laurel Hill council mulls possible funding for road repairs
LAUREL HILL — Using the city's unreserved account or fuel tax revenue and requesting county funding to cover road repairs were discussion points during the City Council's workshop on Tuesday.
Jan 24, 2013
TDC scandal to be addressed at legislative delegation meeting
NICEVILLE — Okaloosa County’s mismanagement of millions in taxpayer dollars and BP grants will be under scrutiny at the next meeting of Northwest Florida’s legislative delegation.
Jan 22, 2013
Boyles: School resource officer issue between school board and sheriff
CRESTVIEW — Whether all Okaloosa County elementary schools should have school resource officers is a matter between the school board and sheriff, County Commissioner Nathan Boyles said.
Jan 21, 2013
Okaloosa considering more money for sheriff, tighter swimming rules
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on two major issues.
Jan 18, 2013
Scott does about-face on early voting
TALLAHASSEE (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott — who slashed early voting from 14 to 8 days, then defended the decision in court — said Thursday he thinks returning to 14 early-voting days will help ease long li…
Jan 18, 2013
Crestview's $27,000 software update could save priceless information
CRESTVIEW — The City Council’s unanimous action on Monday moved Crestview closer to complying with a recommendation to integrate all city services into a comprehensive computer system.
Jan 18, 2013
Florida court upholds pension law repealing cost of living increase
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A law championed by Gov. Rick Scott that requires teachers, state and county workers and some municipal employees to contribute 3 percent of their pay to the state's pension …