Category: politics

CRESTVIEW — The City Council held a workshop Monday evening to direct multiple initiatives of the growth management department.
Crestview failed to include a state provision defining unsafe structu…

CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County legalized ownership of backyard hens in 2015, but regulations have made it difficult for some residents to keep chickens on their property.
Jessica King is one of those …

CRESTVIEW — The City Council will meet 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at city hall, 198 Wilson St. N.

Here is the meeting's agenda.

Revised 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Open Workshop 4. Publi…

CRESTVIEW — Businessman Quint Studer has invested millions of dollars in the Pensacola community; his Studer Community Institute aims to increase the area’s quality of life. Now, he’s turned his atte…

LAUREL HILL — Renovations and redevelopment to Laurel Hill’s Gene Clary Park are a step closer following Thursday’s city council meeting.
The park was previously approved for a $50,000 grant from t…

LAUREL HILL — The City Council will meet 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at city hall, 8209 Highway 85 N. 
Here is the meeting's agenda.
1. New business:
A. Citizen Advisory Task Force to address the council wi…

CRESTVIEW — The City Council will meet 5 p.m. Jan. 23 at city hall, 198 Wilson St. N.
Here is the meeting's agenda. 
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Open Policy-making and legisla…

CRESTVIEW — The City Council’s decision to look at the issue of medicinal marijuana has raised questions about the city’s plan and legality of moratoriums.
LOCAL STATUS
The council held a first r…

CRESTVIEW — The City Council unanimously voted on a first reading of an ordinance to impose a moratorium on medical marijuana in Crestview.
The temporary ban would prohibit the growth, production, …

CRESTVIEW — Laurel Hill's current mayor, Robby Adams, has prefiled as a candidate for the city's mayoral seat in an upcoming municipal election.
North Okaloosa municipal elections for mayor and two…