CRESTVIEW — Following an inquiry by City Councilman JB Whitten, City Clerk Betsy Roy said the city has only six credit cards and they are secure.
Whitten said his inquiry followed questions about i…
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Laurel Hill roads re-paved for the first time since the 1960s
LAUREL HILL — When the school bus drives down City Councilman Daniel Lane’s street these days, he hardly notices it.
Until last week, that wasn’t the case.
“You’d think the back end was going to …
Crestview council approves new police system
CRESTVIEW — Given city attorney Ben Holley’s approval, Monday night the City Council approved a contract and financing agreement to purchase a new $800,000 computer system for the Crestview Police De…
Crestview ordinance recommended for mobile vendors
CRESTVIEW — Code enforcement officer Senida Oglesby wants the City Council to implement an ordinance governing itinerant, or mobile, vendors.
"There are a vast variety of vendors who come into the …
Former Laurel Hill councilman's land closer to annexation, but process gets complicated
LAUREL HILL — Former City Councilman Johnny James and his wife, Earnestine's, property is closer to being annexed into the city.
The council on Thursday voted 3-1 — with Councilman Scott Moneypenny…
Laurel Hill council selects fifth member
LAUREL HILL — The City Council has a new, fifth member after months of deadlocking on the decision.
City leaders on Thursday voted 3-1 to appoint Travis Dewrell to serve the seat Johnny James once …
Crestview's Confederate battle flag comes down Saturday
CRESTVIEW — In six days, the rebel battle flag fluttering over Confederate Park will come down during a flag retirement ceremony.
Following the Confederate veterans memorial's Oct. 31 removal, the …
Florida Public Service Commission approves Gulf Power price decrease
PENSACOLA — Gulf Power customers will see a decrease in their monthly utility bill beginning in January.
On Monday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved Gulf Power’s request for the rate …
ARREST REPORT: Nov. 3, 2015
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provides these arrest reports for publication:
Oct. 11
●Edmundo Gamboa, 37, Crestview: fleeing/eluding police with disregard of safety to person or property…
Northwest Florida transportation symposium brings together policymakers, professionals
DESTIN — Late registration is available for the Third Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium is Nov. 12 and 13 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort near Destin.
Registration costs $250 per person.…