CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County's newly hired airports director, Sunil Harman, wants to encourage growth around the region's longest runway, which currently is "sleepy,” he says.
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EDC director sees 'tremendous opportunities' in Crestview
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Economic Development Council's new executive director came to town recently and liked what he saw.
Cigar and Coffee shop coming to Crestview
CRESTVIEW — Construction on Hot Spot Cigars and Coffee is steadily moving along, co-owner Steve Lancaster said.
Okaloosa Airports director: Bob Sikes has Airbus advantage (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The topic of how the Airbus plant locating in Mobile, Ala., will affect Bob Sikes Crestview Airport has surfaced again at the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce.
New bar donates profits to 7th Special Forces, Niemann-Pick Foundation (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — A new saloon on U.S. Highway 90 allows patrons to support 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) families and help Niemann–Pick disease patients while they wet their whistles.
Okaloosa’s jobless rate stays flat for July
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s July unemployment report, released Friday, shows the state’s unemployment rate is 7.1 percent for the third month in a row. Likewise, jobless rates in…
Broxson: North Okaloosa & Alabama must partner for economic growth
CRESTVIEW — Sometimes, North Okaloosa County is referred to as "L.A," for Lower Alabama, with which we have more in common than the beach resort-oriented south end of the county.
Kingline Equipment coming to Baker
BAKER — Construction on the third Kingline Equipment location is underway.
Florida Organic Growers launches interactive website
Florida Organic Growers' new interactive website, www.foginfo.org, offers tools and resources for farmers and consumers.
Hampton Inn in Crestview promoting area producers
Kevin Bader, manager at Hampton Inn in Crestview, wants to assist small businesses or independent sellers