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 …
Jan 17, 2013
Dept. of Transportation secretary to propose toll authorities
OKALOOSA ISLAND — Florida must begin looking for alternatives to gas tax revenue to pay for future road work, state Department of Transportation Secretary Ananth Prasad said Wednesday.
Jan 16, 2013
Okaloosa to form committee for RESTORE Act (DOCUMENT)
FORT WALTON BEACH — Okaloosa County commissioners will form a nine-member advisory committee to help decide how RESTORE Act money should be spent locally.
Jan 16, 2013
Okaloosa legislative delegates plan Jan. 30 public hearing
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County state legislative delegation’s public hearing is 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Niceville City Hall, 208 N. Partin Drive.
Jan 16, 2013
State Rep. Matt Gaetz continues fight to end ethanol mandate
FORT WALTON BEACH — Last year state Rep. Matt Gaetz was able to neuter but not kill a state requirement that Florida service stations pump only gasoline containing ethanol.
Jan 10, 2013
Laurel Hill city leaders giving up their compensation to pay down debt
LAUREL HILL — The city’s elected leaders will discuss the north county community’s budget during a Jan. 15 workshop at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Jan 7, 2013
Tax collectors picking up delinquent business tax receipts
FORT WALTON BEACH — Field agents from the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office are in the process of collecting delinquent business tax receipts. Formally known as an Occupational License, the rece…
Jan 4, 2013
Laurel Hill council to push for dissolution ordinance Tuesday
LAUREL HILL — City officials on Tuesday will move toward placing a dissolution ordinance on a future ballot.
Jan 4, 2013
Council's closed meeting on alley issue raises questions
CRESTVIEW — A closed Crestview City Council meeting to discuss pending litigation on a downtown alleyway’s ownership has raised questions about the meeting’s unusual advertisement and council members…
Dec 31, 2012
Some Okaloosa officials leery of restricting swimmers in Gulf
Under proposed changes to the law governing county parks, beachgoers would be prohibited from swimming more than 300 feet from shore. Also included is a ban on swimming, diving, surfing or watercraft…