Some say impact fees stifle growth. Some say they’re needed to pay for growth’s impact on infrastructure. For more than three years they haven’t been collected at all. Now the fee waiver has expired.…
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'Baker is a family': Gator graduates make college, work plans
BAKER — Baker School, celebrating 100 years as an institution, graduated just as many students on Thursday.
Many of them left the only school they’ve ever known.
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Okaloosa County, veterinary society plan low-cost June 4 rabies clinic
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County and the Miracle Strip Veterinary Medical Society are sponsors for a walk-in rabies vaccination clinic.
The low-cost vaccinat…
Former Laurel Hill councilman's property closer to annexation (VIDEO)
LAUREL HILL — After a contentious debate over Mayor Robby Adams' use of his veto powers, two ordinances required to annex former Councilman Johnny James's property into the city were approved on 4-1 …
Master Gardener schedules Crestview program on vertical gardening
CRESTVIEW — Walton County Master Gardener Laura Sell will present a free Crestview program on vertical gardening.
Sell — who defines her interest in vertical gardening "as somewhat of an obsession…
Crestview suspect arrested after domestic violence incident, pointing weapon at Okaloosa deputies
CRESTVIEW — A Crestview man faces multiple charges by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office after he allegedly became violent with his live-in girlfriend and shot out a window inside their home with a…
North Okaloosa Cub Scouts welcome incoming members
CRESTVIEW — Boys who will be in first through fifth grades next school year are welcome to join the Cub Scouts.
Cub Scouts learn activities all year long, including skills such as knot tying, tent…
Suspect robs three Subway stores in one week (VIDEO)
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — A man responsible for the armed robbery of three Subway stores is being actively sought by multiple law enforcement agencies in the southeast.
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VIDEO: 'God Bless America' at Crestview chamber breakfast
CRESTVIEW — The June 2 Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting started on a patriotic note as Crestview High School choral music Director Kevin Lusk and his wife, Karen, a Richbourg E.S.…
VIDEO: Who's Who at the June Crestview Chamber breakfast
CRESTVIEW — The last day of school may have contributed to a lower-then-usual turnout at the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast meeting June 2.
But those in attendance got to e…