CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners' Fiscal Year 2015 budget reviews begin July 14 and end Aug. 12, followed by two public hearings.
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Transportation planning group may revise quorum criteria after 2nd meeting cancellation
CRESTVIEW — The Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization's failure to garner a quorum for the second meeting in a row may lead to the organization revising the criteria for wha…
Chamber of Commerce and UWF formalize small business agreement
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce has had a longstanding partnership with the University of West Florida’s Small Business Development Center.
Federal mitigation funds sought by city can’t be used on private land
CRESTVIEW — It's ironic, but a local environmentalist is the victim of a natural environmental disaster. Spring rains drove tons of dirt into retired forester John McMahon’s 10-acre wetland off Texas…
LEGO robotics camp registration ends Saturday
CRESTVIEW — The Lego Robotics Camp, planned July 28 through Aug. 7 at Shoal River Middle School, begins with registration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12 at Davidson Middle School, 6261 Old Bethel Road…
CHECK IT OUT: 5 things you can do with your library card
We all know that you can check out popular books on a variety of subjects and genres, but did you also know that with your library card you can…
6 areas that will help save energy this summer
Keeping your home and business cool and comfortable is what gets us through this time of year and Gulf Power customers can still save on their electricity bill — even with the high temperatures — by …
Move Over Law now applies to more vehicles
Florida’s Move Over Law now protects utility and sanitation vehicles.
Dog's parking lot death prompts Crestview police's stepped up awareness efforts (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — With daily temperatures in the 90s, popping into shop “for a minute” while leaving a pet in the car can be like leaving them in an oven. A 10-minute stop on a 95-degree day can raise the …
Public hearing set on whether to continue fixed-route bus system
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County's public bus service could be ending after years of budget shortfalls and dwindling ridership.