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U.S. Highway 90 pedestrian crossing needed, citizen says
CRESTVIEW — The City Council received a request from resident Frederick Jackson to mark a designated pedestrian crosswalk across U.S. Highway 90 between the Tractor Supply Co. and Pic-n-Sav shopping …
Okaloosa could sue advertising firms over Bellinger’s thefts
As Okaloosa County commissioners begin trying to recoup many of Mark Bellinger’s questionable purchases, they have not ruled out legal action against Lewis Communications and The Zimmerman Agency.
Former mayor may receive lifetime achievement recognition
CRESTVIEW — The City Council plans to recognize former Mayor George Whitehurst — whom it recently selected as the Mae R. Coleman Citizen of the Year Award recipient— with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Crestview council to schedule budget planning, supports trauma center
CRESTVIEW — The City Council may soon plan for its 2013-14 fiscal year budget and has received a request to support establishing a trauma center in Okaloosa County.
Crestview retail, restaurant development halted after confusion
CRESTVIEW — A public-private effort that would improve city infrastructure while bringing two residential developments and a retail and restaurant center — reportedly with national chain establishmen…
Scandals no secret to administrator applicants (DOCUMENT)
The consulting firm hired to help find Okaloosa County’s next administrator didn’t try to keep the county’s scandalous past under wraps from potential candidates.
Early tax payment deadline is today
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office is offering a 1 percent discount to residents who pay their property taxes by 5 p.m. Thursday. Property taxes become delinquent if not p…
Triangle Park to be renamed for Dogwood Garden Club
CRESTVIEW — Triangle Park, situated at the south end of Main Street where it meets State Road 85, will be renamed for the local garden club that voluntarily assumed responsibility for beautifying the…
Okaloosa to launch new tourism marketing plan (DOCUMENT)
The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department plans to spend $2.2 million on marketing local beaches between March and September.