Aug 5, 2014
Early voting in Okaloosa County is Aug. 11-23
Early voting is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11 through Saturday, Aug. 23.
Aug 5, 2014
Businessman, council member announces run for mayor
CRESTVIEW — Lifelong resident, local businessman and sitting City Councilman Tom Gordon has announced his candidacy for mayor.
Aug 1, 2014
School board candidates united against Common Core
CRESTVIEW — Differences between Okaloosa County School Board candidates may arise, but on one topic of voter concern, they are practically united: Each finds components of the state’s Common Core sta…
Aug 1, 2014
Improving county infrastructure among top priorities, candidates say
CRESTVIEW — More than 60 residents now understand county commissioner and clerk of court candidates' platforms following a Wednesday forum.
Aug 1, 2014
County administrator resigns
Okaloosa County Administrator Ernie Padgett has submitted his resignation after 18 months on the job. Padgett said he’s leaving because, after two budget cycles, he and his wife, Lydia, are ready for…
Aug 1, 2014
Okaloosa County budget talks continue
Funding for widespread storm water repairs have dominated Okaloosa County's 2014-15 budget deliberations.
Aug 1, 2014
Campaign materials available at Republican headquarters
The Republican Party of Okaloosa County has opened its headquarters at 122-124 SE Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach.
Jul 31, 2014
Attorney cautions council against fee waivers
CRESTVIEW — A community organization’s request for free use of a city building for a school supplies giveaway drew a caution from city attorney Jerry Miller.
Jul 30, 2014
Republicans host candidate forums, hope for larger-than-usual turnout
CRESTVIEW — Voters can meet local political candidates, discuss issues and concerns, and listen to the candidates debate during candidate forums tonight and tomorrow.
Jul 29, 2014
Bids approved for city engineering and pest control services
CRESTVIEW — The City Council has unanimously accepted two requests from the Public Works Department to cover engineering and pest control services.