CHIPLEY — Based on the results of a recent speed study, the Florida Department of Transportation will increase the speed limit from 55 to 60 miles per hour on State Road 4.
The increase takes effec…
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Evening lane closures planned Sept. 17-18 for State Road 85
CHIPLEY — The outside and middle lanes of State Road 85 over Turkey Creek will be closed from 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 to 6:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18 as Florida Department of Transportation crews …
Crestview to give Confederate flag, memorial to Lundys
CRESTVIEW — The years-old controversy surrounding the Confederate battle flag fluttering above Confederate Park was resolved by a unanimous decision to transfer both the flag and the Confederate vete…
CENTENNIAL: Okaloosa County observes 100 years
CRESTVIEW — While the nation pauses today to reflect on the 9-11 terrorist attacks, locals also remember another 9-11. On Sept. 11, 1915, Okaloosa County was born.
Okaloosa's origin is traced to La…
5 budget awards Crestview department heads are thankful for
CRESTVIEW — City department heads say they are grateful for a few hard-fought victories to help them through the 2015-16 fiscal year. While no department head received everything he or she hoped for,…
Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium set Nov. 12, 13 in Destin
DESTIN — The Third Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium will be held Nov. 12 and 13 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Keynote speakers and panelists include:
•Florida Department of Transporta…
Constitution Day celebration set in Crestview Thursday
CRESTVIEW — The Constitution Party of Florida's Constitution Day Celebration is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Crestview Public Library, 1445 Commerce Drive.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. R…
Error results in Crestview re-issuing TRIM notices
CRESTVIEW — An error in TRIM, or Truth in Millage, notices sent to Crestview taxpayers — which resulted in the Okaloosa County Property Appraiser resending the notices — will slightly delay the 2015-…
Crestview contemplates PTO plan for employees
CRESTVIEW — City workers may begin accumulating paid time off, commonly called PTO, in lieu of set sick leave and vacation time if the City Council approves a plan presented by City Clerk Betsy Roy. …
Crestview's increasing population means competing with bigger cities for funds
CRESTVIEW — With more than 23,000 residents, Crestview remains Okaloosa County's biggest city. It's also Northwest Florida’s fourth-biggest city, behind Tallahassee, Pensacola and Panama City.
With…