Jul 21, 2016
Okaloosa Supervisor of Elections warns of malicious phone calls
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections has received reports of phone calls being made to voters across the county soliciting personal information.
The caller identifies himself or…
Jul 19, 2016
Republican club meeting includes candidate forum
FORT WALTON BEACH — The next meeting of the Okaloosa County Republican Club features a Congressional District 1 forum.
The event begins with socializing at 6:30 p.m. July 28 at American Legion Pos…
Jul 19, 2016
Planning Council calls for six-laning S.R. 85 in 2040 plan
CRESTVIEW — The West Florida Regional Planning Council’s Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization is updating its long-range transportation plan, consultant Wiley Page said.
He began h…
Jul 18, 2016
Republican candidate forum scheduled
DESTIN — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will host a candidate forum for the upcoming Okaloosa County Republican State Committeeman and Committeewoman election on Aug. 3…
Jul 18, 2016
Democrats seek Crestview volunteers
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Democrats seek Crestview residents who would like to volunteer to help get Democratic candidates elected in the November elections.
Volunteers do not need to be registe…
Jul 17, 2016
Okaloosa entrepreneur receives Senate majority leader’s support of STEM education
CRESTVIEW — Science, technology, engineering and math training will be crucial in the classroom to meet future technology and engineering job demands. That’s why Okaloosa County entrepreneur and phil…
Jul 15, 2016
UPDATE: Senate votes to rename Laurel Hill post office for fallen local soldier
Last night, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL-1) designating the United States Postal Service facility at 3957 2nd Avenue in Laurel Hill, Florida, as the "Serge…
Jul 14, 2016
Okaloosa Tax Collector's office mails business tax renewals
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office is mailing renewal notices for 2017 business tax receipts, formally known as occupational licenses.
Payment options include:
●Using an e-ch…
Jul 14, 2016
Senate considering bill to rename Laurel Hill post office for local soldier
CRESTVIEW — A bill to rename Laurel Hill’s post office in honor of a local Army soldier is making its way through the Senate.
Read Bill H.R. 4987 and check its progress
U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller …
Jul 12, 2016
Laurel Hill to seek grant for water system backup
LAUREL HILL — A Northwest Florida Water Management District grant could fund City Councilman Travis Dewrell’s idea to provide backup for the city’s water system.
Earlier this year, Dewrell propose…