CRESTVIEW — Curbing Stillwell Boulevard between Royal Street and Rainbow Lane also should curb residents’ concerns about Walker Elementary School visitors parking on their lawns, county officials sai…
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Governor asks that flags be lowered in honor of navy yard victims
CRESTVIEW — In honor of Washington Navy Yard victims, Florida Gov. Rick Scott has directed that the flags of the United States and the State of Florida be flown half-staff at all local, state and fed…
Organizations showcase to answer question: 'What is there to do here?'
CRESTVIEW — With more than 50 organizations, clubs, societies and associations active in North Okaloosa County, the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce wants to gather all of the region's open-members…
Okaloosa Sheriff's Office: Protect your mail from thieves
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has received recent reports of mail stolen from residents’ mailboxes.
North Okaloosa pajama drive for foster children ending Oct. 11
North Okaloosa County residents can donate new, unworn pajamas in infant through adult sizes for foster children who may have been abused or neglected and could use pajamas for a sense of security.
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office seeks leads on 32-year-old killing
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is re-opening a cold case to identify the killer of Bert Eldon Gross, a Fort Myers man who packed his pickup truck and left his home on Feb. 22, 1981 for a fresh …
Old Warrior Ranch to host YMCA fundraiser on Sept. 29
CRESTVIEW — Tom Moody seeks the community's support in giving a facelift to the YMCA in downtown Crestview.
Harris: Unfunded state mandates led to county tax increase
CRESTVIEW — Financial pressure from the state forced the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners to raise ad valorem taxes, Commissioner Wayne Harris says.
Sept. 24 is National Voter Registration Day
CRESTVIEW — Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 24, with a 50-state effort to register voters.
Council OKs $29M budget, millage increase; final vote in 2 weeks
CRESTVIEW — On two 3-2 votes, the City Council has approved a .25 percent property tax increase and the same $29,110,313.35 city budget originally presented during a Sept. 5 budget workshop.