Some Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council members on Wednesday continued to criticize the county’s call for their resignations.
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James Campbell faces additional charges after case review
After further review of its case against former Okaloosa County Commissioner James Campbell, the state attorney’s office has added eight new criminal charges.
Panel OKs revamp of Fla. public employee pensions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A proposal to end guaranteed pensions for new teachers, state and county workers and other public employees began moving through the Florida Legislature on Thursday.
Almarante fire commissioners board meets Feb. 14
The next meeting of the Almarante Board of Fire Commissioners is 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at the fire station, 3710 Old California Road. Meetings are every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Broxson proposes oil exploration in Blackwater forest (DOCUMENT)
State Rep. Doug Broxson is sponsoring legislation that would allow companies to “develop oil and gas resources” in the Blackwater River State Forest.
Laurel Hill Council selects first roads for repairs, approves budget
LAUREL HILL— The Laurel Hill city council voted unanimously to seek Okaloosa County's help in paving portions of Sunnyside Avenue and Steel Mill Creek Road on Thursday night.
Tax collector to open office on Hurlburt Field
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson has plans to open a satellite office on Hurlburt Field in the spring.
Councilwoman supports Main Street-Twin Hills Park pedestrian link
CRESTVIEW — Linking historic downtown Crestview's shopping and dining with Twin Hills Park's recreational opportunities would maximize the most use from two existing city resources, City Councilwoman…
Advocate: It's time to reform Sunshine Laws
First Amendment Foundation president Barbara Petersen is never short on stories about Florida politicians playing fast and loose with the state’s Sunshine Laws.
Okaloosa to start internal probe of TDC scandal (DOCUMENTS)
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Commission has received a green light from Sheriff Larry Ashley and the state attorney to launch its own investigation of the Tourist Development Council fraud…