OKALOOSA ISLAND — Okaloosa County Commission Chairman Nathan Boyles has scheduled a Jan. 27 workshop with fellow commissioners and departments to discuss strategic planning for 2015.
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Laurel Hill councilman lives outside city limits, appraiser says
LAUREL HILL — City Councilman Johnny James — and nearly two dozen other Laurel Hill residents — actually live outside city limits, according to a review by Okaloosa County Property Appraiser Pete Smi…
Gordon endorses TIF method to solve traffic congestion
Councilman Tom Gordon, a candidate for Crestview mayor, announced his endorsement for a tax increment financing district that would allow Okaloosa county residents to set aside monies specifically de…
'SAVING HISTORY': Council OKs fire tower dedication ceremony
CRESTVIEW — Dedicating the Liveoak Lookout Tower narrowly passed the City Council on Monday, but not before generating spirited discussion.
Smart water works communications system suggested
LAUREL HILL — A $7,100 system would allow city water authorities to monitor wells, pumps and the water tank in real time without having to be on-site.
Okaloosa clerk establishes department to boost transparency
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts has established the Department of Inspector General to improve transparency and accountability in local government, according to Clerk J.D. Peacock.
County community, county liaisons appointed
CRESTVIEW — Nathan Boyles, the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners' chairman, has reviewed the county department and finalized government agency and community liaison appointments.
County road, infrastructure projects take meeting's focus
CRESTVIEW — The Government Issues Committee will meet 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce office.
County: Exodos' plans inconsistent with Buck Ward Road's zoning
BAKER — A Christian substance abuse rehabilitation ministry on Buck Ward Road wouldn't conform with Okaloosa County's comprehensive plan, officials said.
Commissioners set meeting on PJ Adams funding options (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners will consider funding alternatives for widening the P.J. Adams-Antioch Road Corridor.