CRESTVIEW — The City Council says communication between council members and city departments needs improvement.
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Okaloosa County granted permits for artificial reefs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted the Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners permits for four artificial reef deployment areas in state waters west of Destin Pass. Construction begins this…
Property tax payments due Monday
March 31 is the deadline to pay 2013 real estate property taxes and tangible personal property taxes, Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson said.
Baugh pre-files for county clerk’s position
CRESTVIEW — Former Crestview City Councilman Charles Baugh Jr. has pre-filed to become Okaloosa County's circuit clerk and comptroller.
Okaloosa County commission plans March 18 executive session
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners will conduct an executive session immediately before Tuesday's regularly scheduled meeting.
P.J. Adams four-laning could begin in fall 2016
CRESTVIEW — One of two county road projects to begin in 2015 and 2016 will benefit the Crestview area, according to Okaloosa/Walton Transportation Planning Organization members.
Animal ordinance headed for revisions following resident input
CRESTVIEW — The City Council is directing staffers to revise a proposed animal control ordinance that spurred debate on animal cruelty and liberty.
City Council approves replacing some failing XP computers
CRESTVIEW — Three failing computers operating on Windows XP will be replaced using up to $6,000 from the contingency fund following the City Council's 3-2 vote.
Council OKs resolution for closing, abandoning city property
LAUREL HILL — The City Council has unanimously approved a resolution that allows the city to close, vacate or abandon property to benefit nearby property owners.
New county policy could help fund road improvements
The Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners' approval of a policy to help fund construction activities, such as drainage and roadwork, could help residents living on private, unpaved paths.