Apr 26, 2016
Crestview to consider changes to out-of-city service requirements
CRESTVIEW — Citing what Councilman Doug Faircloth called "our own Frankenstein," the City Council unanimously agreed to look into how out-of-city utility service requests are handled.
Public Works …
Apr 25, 2016
Florida emergency management division plans statewide emergency alert system
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Division of Emergency Management is developing a statewide emergency alert system called AlertFlorida. The initiative is to provide statewide emergency alert and notificatio…
Apr 22, 2016
Crestview citizen committees provide specialized expertise
City officials can't do — or know — everything. That's why Crestview's assorted city committees, staffed by generally unpaid volunteer experts, advise the mayor, city clerk, department heads and coun…
Apr 21, 2016
May 10 Okaloosa candidate fair, voter registration planned
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida residents can meet Okaloosa candidates at a Niceville Fair.
The event is 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 10 in the Student Services Building, Northwest Florida State College, 100 C…
Apr 21, 2016
Okaloosa Public Safety implements 9-1-1 texting
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety now accepts 9-1-1 texts. T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless customers can now send a text (up to 140 characters) to 9-1-1 in an emergency.
Text…
Apr 20, 2016
Okaloosa school board, superintendent candidate forum set April 28
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa Republican Club next meeting will provide a school board and superintendent forum.
Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The event starts with socializin…
Apr 20, 2016
Navy retiree seeks Florida District 1 Congressional seat
MIRAMAR BEACH — John Mills, retired U.S. Navy pilot, is campaigning as a Republican for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, a seat retiring Rep. Jeff Miller is vacating.
“While faithfully serving…
Apr 20, 2016
Broxson joins race for Florida Senate
GULF BREEZE — State Rep. Doug Broxson announced his candidacy for the Florida Senate.
Since first being elected to the Florida House in 2010, Broxson, a Republican, has been a leader on insurance r…
Apr 20, 2016
It's official: Mike Hill is running for Florida Senate
PENSACOLA — A day after discussing the future on a local radio program, Mike Hill released the following statement regarding Florida Senate District 1: "In 2013, a grassroots coalition of conservat…
Apr 20, 2016
Okaloosa-Walton Panhandle job fair April 21
FORT WALTON BEACH — Over 75 employers will accept applications and talk to potential employees tomorrow at the Spring 2016 Panhandle Job Fair.
The event is free to attend; part time, seasonal contr…