CRESTVIEW — City Council President Robyn Helt, saying taxpayers shouldn't be expected to "make up the slack" if the city can't live within its means, has offered a proposal for a balanced budget.
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Firefighters present budget to boost revenue, retain firefighters
CRESTVIEW — While the City Council and department heads struggle with resolving a $533,167 deficit between proposed spending and forecast revenues, city firefighters are engaged in some budget brains…
Crestview council weighs garbage collectors' contract proposals
CRESTVIEW — The City Council will continue debating the merits of four companies bidding to run the city's garbage collection service
Laurel Hill council approves mowing contract
LAUREL HILL — The Laurel Hill City Council has approved an annual mowing contract of $11, 324 with Transfield Services.
Crestview fire chief: $1.3M grant could save firefighter jobs
CRESTVIEW — A potential $1.3 million FEMA grant could ease some firefighters' job security fears and alleviate some budget pressure on the city, Fire Chief Joe Traylor says.
Proposed Crestview Commons follows mobile eateries trend
CRESTVIEW — The historic downtown district will follow the latest urban dining trend this fall when Crestview Commons opens on Main Street.
Okaloosa considers using parks money for storm water projects
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County is considering using a portion of its dedicated parks funding to pay for storm water improvements. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the issue at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 …
Okaloosa County to boost fall tourism marketing
Okaloosa County officials have increased the fall advertising allocation for area beaches from $100,000 to $300,000 due to low bed tax revenues. The funds will be added to the original $2.2 million m…
Some Main Street budget requests receive Crestview CRA approval
CRESTVIEW — The Main Street Crestview Association has received unanimous approval for three project requests, but funding for a full-time program manager has been deferred.
Okaloosa Water & Sewer announces Aug. 22-23 drive-thru closure
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Water and Sewer Department’s customer service drive-thru window will close for construction Aug. 22-23, at its main office, 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walto…