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…
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Proposal would retain firefighters, cut police, fund streets
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.
"Back 2 School Bash" draws crowd in Crestview (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — The turnout for Friday’s Back 2 School Bash at Old Spanish Trail Park far surpassed organizers’ expectations.
Sunny skies welcome students back to Okaloosa classes (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Following a drenching weekend, sunny skies have welcomed Gators, Bullpups, Panthers, Hoboes, Owls, Eagles, Aviators, Cougars, Mustangs and Bulldogs back to their halls of academia.
Northwest Florida bear sightings increase dramatically
FORT WALTON BEACH — Bear populations in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties have increased significantly in the last 10 years, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports.
Shelter House, Fisher House partner for Aug. 24 supplies drive
NICEVILLE — Shelter House and Fisher House of the Emerald Coast Inc. have collaborated to collect items needed by both.
New visual, performing arts coming to Okaloosa schools this year
CRESTVIEW — During Riverside Elementary School orientation, Darien Culler was excited to add a special component to his kindergarten curriculum.
CHECK IT OUT: Taxpayer input sought for library ROI study
In business, the return on investment, or ROI, metric determines whether a resource is giving the investor enough “bang for the buck.”
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
Okaloosa, Crestview law enforcers offer back-to-school safety tips
CRESTVIEW — When North Okaloosa schools reopen Monday morning, the biggest hazards students face aren't math tests or being the spaz in gym class.