CRESTVIEW — After traveling down what city attorney Jerry Miller has called a "slippery slope" of granting free use of city facilities to non-profit organizations, the City Council finally said "no."
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Crestview Fourth of July fireworks display rescheduled for September
CRESTVIEW — The community's fireworks show, rained out on the Fourth of July, will burst over Twin Hills Park on Labor Day, city council members unanimously agreed.
Crestview City Council OKs tentative tax rise
CRESTVIEW — Emphasizing several times that it can be lowered during budget discussions, the City Council has voted to set a tentative millage rate of 5.8466.
Okaloosa Supervisor of Elections addresses presidential commission
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux offered his views and recommendations to the Presidential Commission on Election Administration at Friday’s University of Miami public hea…
Crestview councilman represents North Okaloosa for oil spill recovery
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County commissioners have selected City Councilman Thomas Gordon to represent the north county in oil spill recovery efforts.
Governor signs foster care independent living bill
ORLANDO — Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill extending the age that dependents can stay in foster care. The age, formerly 18, is now 21.
Crestview City Council OKs military compatibility provisions
CRESTVIEW — The City Council has unanimously passed an ordinance that ensures Crestview’s compatibility with the military.
Resident: Alley dispute doesn’t end with council decision
CRESTVIEW — The City Council on Monday voted not to pursue a settlement for a downtown alley’s ownership. However, family members who claim the property say a nearly yearlong battle doesn’t end there.
Crestview City Council mulls options for garage sale regulation
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview City Council indicated it wants to rest discussion on a proposed ordinance that would regulate yard sales.
Crestview council mulls attending Florida League of Cities conference
CRESTVIEW — The Hub City may have representation at this year’s Florida League of Cities annual conference, despite council members’ absence from last year’s event.