In addition to the three state amendments on Okaloosa County’s ballot this November is a referendum unique to the county: the half-cent infrastructure surtax renewal.

The Crestview City Council will convene for its bimonthly meeting Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in the Crestview City Council Chambers. Here’s what to look out for:

The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $775 million budget for fiscal 2027 at its final budget hearing Sept. 18. It also maintained the countywide millage rate of 3.8308 that it has set since 2017.

The Crestview City Council voted to approve on first reading an ordinance prohibiting the construction of data centers in Crestview at its Sept. 14 meeting.

Crestview City Manager Jessica Leavins will receive a 6.5 percent raise for fiscal year 2027, following a favorable evaluation and unanimous approval by the Crestview City Council at its Sept. 14 meeting.

Crestview water and sewer rates will increase 12 percent beginning Oct. 1 as part of a package of utility rate and city service fee increases approved by the City Council on Sept. 14.

State Sen. Don Gaetz said he will file legislation overhauling the Florida Department of Children and Families in the next legislative session, outlining 10 provisions at a news conference at the Santa Rosa County Courthouse on Sept. 4.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office will remove automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and suspend the program following a decision by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that revoked permits allowing their use on state roads.

Crestview City Council members gave city staff the go-ahead Aug. 24 to draft an ordinance that would spell out how residents can sell cottage foods from stands within city limits.

The Crestview City Council has a full agenda for their meeting on Aug. 24; discussing cottage food code changes, animal control agreements, and rate changes for sewer customers. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. in the City of Crestview council chambers.