CRESTVIEW — With a unanimous vote, the city council on Monday eliminated public school and transportation concurrency and “proportionate fair share” from the city’s comprehensive plan. During a publi…
Month: September 2012
Council denies fire department allocation
CRESTVIEW—A request for a budget reallocation by Fire Chief Joe Traylor to achieve his department’s top priority budget request was rebuffed by the city council at its Monday evening meeting. The fir…
NWF State College accepting nursing and radiography applications
NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College’s nursing and health programs are accepting applications through Dec. 15 for various degree and certificate programs.
Cutler to remain North Okaloosa Fire District chief for now
After nearly three hours, the North Okaloosa Fire District Commission decided on Thursday to table discussion of removing Fire Chief Ed Cutler for another month.
City Council approves $35 million budget
It took less than 30 minutes for the City Council to approve the 2012-13 fiscal budget and millage rate on Wednesday.
State representative says ‘Medicaid is like crack'
Florida is addicted to federal money, State Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, said during the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Government Issues meeting. Kicking the habit will take a lot of po…
Phillips named to industry 'Hot List'
Karen Phillips, owner of Proforma So. Tier Ink, was named to Counselor magazine’s 2012 “Hot List.” Counselor magazine is a print and promotional product industry publication that annually awards the …
Drive for Life kickoff Sept. 14
CRESTVIEW — One Blood, Inc. and Kia Autosport of Pensacola kick off the 2012 "Drive For Life" blood drive this Friday. People who donate blood or platelets Friday at the 2400 S. Ferdon Blvd. blood ce…
Rita Benz’s paintings on exhibit at library
The world, as interpreted by painter Rita Benz, unfolds on Crestview Public Library’s north exhibition wall, and it’s an enjoyable, interesting look at subjects ranging from fascinating world locatio…
Crestview High 2012-13 chorus makes its debut
The 130-member Crestview High School chorus made its 2012-13 debut Sept. 8 before family members, friends and choral alumni who filled the high school’s Pearl Tyner Auditorium. The two show choirs, t…