Jan 18, 2016
Laurel Hill officials mull annexation policy (DOCUMENT)
LAUREL HILL — The City Council is considering an annexation policy for presentation at its February meeting.
Questions surrounding the cost and procedure for annexation spurred creating such a docu…
Jan 18, 2016
Crestview home fire's damage tops $50K
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Fire Department has estimated a Mara Drive home's property damage at $50,000 following a weekend fire.
Officials responded to a residential fire call 2:08 p.m. Saturday, …
Jan 17, 2016
Okaloosa Tourist Development Council mulls prayer before meetings
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council is considering adding prayer to its monthly meetings.
Bruce Craul, the TDC’s newest member, made the proposal at his first meeting Jan. 13.
“The ci…
Jan 17, 2016
Bartlett campaigns for Florida District 4 House Seat
DESTIN — Laurie Bartlett is campaigning for Florida’s House of Representatives, District 4.
The Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee vice chairman said she is a no-nonsense “Reagan Republ…
Jan 14, 2016
Main Street Crestview parade, window award winners recognized (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Civic organizations, churches and businesses have about 11 months to prepare for the next Main Street Crestview Association Christmas parade and window decorating contest.
In the meanti…
Jan 14, 2016
Volunteers sought for Okaloosa trade and park advisory boards
SHALIMAR — Okaloosa County’s Department of Growth Management is seeking volunteers to serve as consumer representatives.
There are vacancies on the electrical and plumbing trade industry boards.
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Jan 12, 2016
Allegiant Air begins Okaloosa County service in May
CRESTVIEW — North Okaloosa County travelers anticipate expanded opportunities after the Jan. 12 announcement of a new airline serving Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air…
Jan 12, 2016
Some court functions to remain in Crestview (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The City Council has unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners to replace the county courthouse.
Fire Chief Joe Traylor had approved t…
Jan 12, 2016
Crestview council OKs car show, new subdivision
CRESTVIEW — Meeting for the first time in 2016, the Crestview City Council rapidly worked its way through a relatively short agenda.
During the Monday evening meeting, city leaders:
• Distributed…
Jan 11, 2016
Okaloosa commissioners mull hiring legislative aides
CRESTVIEW — Some Okaloosa County commissioners are calling for a staff reorganization that would provide each of the board’s five members a legislative aide.
County Administrator John Hofstad — who…