Okaloosa County officials urged state lawmakers Tuesday, Nov. 10, to give local governments more flexibility in dealing with the financial impact of Amendment 3, which could significantly reduce property tax revenue.

Crestview City Council has a light agenda for its meeting on Nov. 9 with items covering Garden Street construction, cottage food stands and affordable housing on smaller lots.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the City of Crestview council chambers.

Here is what you need to know.

Large data centers are once again on the agenda for the Okaloosa County Commission Tuesday. On Sept. 3, the commissioners asked their staff to research how the centers could impact the county, and now officials are ready to present their findings.

Santa Rosa and Okaloosa residents who sustained damage from Hurricane Isaias can now seek direct financial aid from the federal government after FEMA approved individual assistance for the region on Oct. 29.

Crestview City Manager Jessica Leavins reflects on the city’s preparation, response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias. From keeping water and sewer systems operational during power outages to clearing roads and maintaining public safety, Leavins praises city employees for their dedication and hard work throughout the storm.

A Multi-Agency Resource Center has opened in Crestview to assist residents, businesses and nonprofits recovering from Hurricane Isaias. Open daily through Oct. 24, the center offers access to storm recovery resources, financial assistance, cleanup services and support from state agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Residents and businesses in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties have had their IRS tax deadlines pushed back until February due to Hurricane Isaias.

More than 50 Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are assisting Crestview homeowners with free hurricane cleanup services following Hurricane Isaias, removing fallen trees, clearing debris and tarping damaged roofs. Crews are operating from Live Oak Baptist Church and expect to remain in the area for up to two weeks.

One local organization is preparing for a potentially large turnout for its monthly food distribution this coming Friday as the cleanup from Hurricane Isaias continues in Crestview and the Florida Panhandle.

In the wake of Hurricane Isaias, the Florida High School Athletic Association is providing some flexibility for athletic teams for district volleyball tournaments and for football.

FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon talked about that flexibility during an interview on Monday morning.