Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk’s Office has launched a budget and financial transparency application powered by OpenGov that provides unprecedented access to county finan…
CRESTVIEW — Crestview’s new city attorney is its previous city attorney. The City Council agreed to rehire Ben Holley, who previously resigned the position in March 2012 after 30 years.
Holley will…
CRESTVIEW — Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization members generally agree a regional transportation authority is probably a good idea.
But not right now.
Commissioners r…
CHIPLEY — Based on the results of a recent speed study, the Florida Department of Transportation will increase the speed limit from 55 to 60 miles per hour on State Road 4.
The increase takes effec…
CHIPLEY — The outside and middle lanes of State Road 85 over Turkey Creek will be closed from 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 to 6:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 as Florida Department of Transportation crews …
CRESTVIEW — The years-old controversy surrounding the Confederate battle flag fluttering above Confederate Park was resolved by a unanimous decision to transfer both the flag and the Confederate vete…
CRESTVIEW — While the nation pauses today to reflect on the 9-11 terrorist attacks, locals also remember another 9-11. On Sept. 11, 1915, Okaloosa County was born.
Okaloosa's origin is traced to La…
CRESTVIEW — City department heads say they are grateful for a few hard-fought victories to help them through the 2015-16 fiscal year. While no department head received everything he or she hoped for,…
DESTIN — The Third Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium will be held Nov. 12 and 13 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Keynote speakers and panelists include:
•Florida Department of Transporta…
CRESTVIEW — The Constitution Party of Florida's Constitution Day Celebration is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. R…
