Mar 21, 2016
Q&A with Okaloosa's elections supervisor: How the primaries went, and what's next
CRESTVIEW — With an election year’s first round of voting completed, Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux and his staff are focusing on the next balloting.
The News Bulletin chatted wit…
Mar 18, 2016
Senate approves bill to speed up search for Zika virus cure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Four new cases of the Zika virus were reported in Florida yesterday: three in Alachua and one in Brevard. To help curb the spread of the virus, late last night the Senate approved …
Mar 18, 2016
Okaloosa tax payments due — or face delinquency
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Tax Collectors Office deadline for paying real estate and tangible personal property taxes is approaching.
In a media release, Tax Collector Ben Anderson stated the d…
Mar 18, 2016
Crestview fire department eyes new station, engines to meet demand
With growth forecast for northwest Crestview, the fire department has begun planning for future fire protection service needs, including equipment and a fourth fire station.
Mar 15, 2016
Harris' House campaign reaches fundraising milestone
CRESTVIEW — The Wayne Harris campaign office announced that its total amount raised exceeds $102,400.
In February, Harris raised $15,735 in the race for House District 4, a campaign media release s…
Mar 15, 2016
Fugate enters race for Okaloosa property appraiser
CRESTVIEW — Janet Fugate, of Baker, has entered the race to replace Pete Smith as Okaloosa County’s property appraiser. Fugate, Smith’s director of administration, intends to succeed her retiring bos…
Mar 15, 2016
Crestview, Okaloosa officials to research Rasberry, Arena connector
CRESTVIEW — The city and Okaloosa County will jointly research creating a connector road to relieve State Road 85 traffic in one of its most congested areas.
The City Council on Monday unanimously …
Mar 15, 2016
No move for Crestview Fourth of July fireworks display (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The Independence Day fireworks display will light skies over Twin Hills Park as usual following two unanimous City Council votes.
The council on Monday unanimously approved Main Street …
Mar 14, 2016
President Obama is recognizing 105 researchers — including this Crestview High alumna
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview High School alumna is among 105 researchers receiving Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.
President Barack Obama will recognize Dr. Michele Manuel…
Mar 9, 2016
ELECTION: Last call for Okaloosa County absentee ballots
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Office must have absentee ballots no later than 7 p.m. March 15, which is Election Day.
Voters can't drop ballots off at polling places.
To…