Aug 20, 2015
Carolyn Ketchel, Okaloosa commissioner, named Florida's Social Worker of the Year
FORT WALTON BEACH — The National Association of Social Workers has selected Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel as Florida's Social Worker of the Year.
The award — presented by Jim Aiken, …
Aug 19, 2015
Here's what the Crestview City Council will meet about Aug. 20
CRESTVIEW — The City Council will meet 3 p.m. Aug. 20 for a budget workshop at city hall, 198 Wilson St., N.
Here is the meeting's agenda.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public O…
Aug 18, 2015
Okaloosa Republican dinner to feature Florida Rep. Gaetz
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Republican Club's monthly meeting is Thursday Aug. 27 at American Legion Post 235, 105 S.W. Hollywood Blvd.
Social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m.; dinner will…
Aug 18, 2015
Affordable senior housing complex under construction in Crestview
The economy's downturn hurt many senior citizens, who still struggle to afford the kind of life they hoped for in retirement. A Crestview development facilitated by local and state cooperation will h…
Aug 14, 2015
Crestview tax office available as Fort Walton Beach branch relocates
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s branch office in Uptown Station on Eglin Parkway is moving to the new Okaloosa County administrative building in Shalimar.
The Fort Walton …
Aug 13, 2015
Candidate University begins next month in Crestview, Fort Walton Beach
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections office will hold Candidate University on Sept. 1 and 3.
The class is for anyone interested in running for public office or wanting to learn a…
Aug 11, 2015
Crestview Boys & Girls Club after-school program starts Monday (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The Boys and Girls Club of the Emerald Coast’s after-school program has found a new home in Allen Park following unanimous approval by the Crestview City Council.
The program begins wit…
Aug 10, 2015
North Okaloosa Republicans eye '16 elections
CRESTVIEW — The North Okaloosa Republican Club's new officers — Jeremiah Hubbard, president, Crestview; John Marshall Sr., vice president, Baker; and Joe Loria, treasurer, Crestview — have plans for …
Aug 7, 2015
Crestview council to select Citizen of the Year on Aug. 10
CRESTVIEW — The city council will meet next week to select the Mae R. Coleman Citizen of Year.
Aug 4, 2015
Crestview continues 2015-16 budgeting process
CRESTVIEW — Residents expecting an indication of how Crestview will address budget shortfalls and deferred maintenance won't receive much satisfaction after Monday’s budget workshop. However, they wi…