Aug 5, 2016
Okaloosa County Republican headquarters opens
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Republican Party Headquarters is now open at the Marker 21 Marina/LG Global Real Estate office building.
The location — 38 Miracle Strip Parkway SW — is acr…
Aug 5, 2016
No tax hike for Okaloosa residents
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County commissioners set the tentative millage rate of 3.4308 for the fiscal year 2017 budget.
The Municipal Services Taxing Unit rate was held at .2990 mills.
The tentativ…
Aug 5, 2016
Laurel Hill council votes to end dissolution discussion
LAUREL HILL — After much debate, including passionate input from residents, the City Council voted 3-2 to terminate discussion on dissolving the city.
Council Chairman Larry Hendren and Councilwom…
Aug 4, 2016
Crestview City Council budget workshop agenda: Aug. 4
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview City Council budget workshop is 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at city hall, 198 Wilson St., N.
Here is the meeting's agenda.
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Open …
Aug 2, 2016
Gautney appointed to Crestview CRA Board (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The Community Redevelopment Agency Board appointed downtown business owner and antique car buff Ron Gautney to the body.
Gautney’s appointment returns the board to its full complement …
Jul 31, 2016
Books close Aug. 1 for primary election — where to go
CRESTVIEW — There’s one last chance to change political party affiliation or register to vote for the primary in Okaloosa County.
Aug. 1 is the book closing date for the Aug. 30 Primary Election. …
Jul 31, 2016
Harris earns Associated Builders And Contractors endorsement
CRESTVIEW — Associated Builders and Contractors, a national construction industry trade association that represents almost 21,000 corporate members, has endorsed the Wayne Harris Campaign.
Harris …
Jul 29, 2016
Crestview developing rules for mobile food vendors, solicitors, car sales
CRESTVIEW — Growth Management Director Teresa Gaillard, who’s said the city’s present law “doesn’t have a lot of teeth in it,” drafted a mobile vendors ordinance.
Here are the proposal’s stated ob…
Jul 29, 2016
Does Crestview need more art? Mural generates discussion
CRESTVIEW — Shalimar artist Elia Saxer has completed two murals in the new Okaloosa County Administration Building.
One depicts the county’s almost 30-mile Gulf of Mexico frontage, with fish, sea …
Jul 27, 2016
Baker senator talks terrorism, GMOs during farming workshop
CRESTVIEW — Which industry accounts for the biggest percentage of Florida’s economy?
If you guessed tourism, go to the back of the class.
“Agriculture is the No. 1 economic driving engine in th…