CRESTVIEW — The North Okaloosa Republican Club will host a Feb. 17 forum featuring Crestview mayoral candidates and councilmen-elects.
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$60 million improvements planned for Highway 98
CRESTVIEW — Two projects along Highway 98 totaling $60 million have been added to the Florida Department of Transportation’s tentative five-year plan.
Questions sought for legislative review program
PENSACOLA — WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast, wants Northwest Florida residents' questions for Thursday’s broadcast of “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation.”
Gordon challenges Cadle to debate crime
CRESTVIEW — Councilman Tom Gordon, candidate for mayor, challenges Mayor David Cadle to debate the city's rise in violent crime.
Liveoak Fire Lookout becomes nationally recognized (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — The Liveoak Lookout Tower at the McMahon Environmental Center in Crestview now bears the registration number 1,000 on the National Historic Lookout Register.
P.J. Adams is ‘the big one'; east bypass is a no-go (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Newly appointed county Public Works Director Jason Autrey recently discussed road projects with community and business leaders, dispelling what he called myths, and offering hope for road…
Deadline extended for early tax payment discount
FORT WALTON BEACH — The deadline to receive a 2 percent discount on property taxes is now Monday, Feb. 2, according to Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson.
Councilman with out-of-town residency says he will cast no more votes
LAUREL HILL — City Councilman Johnny James says he will not cast votes during council meetings while his residency is under investigation.
County planning: Strategic workshop scheduled for next week
OKALOOSA ISLAND — Okaloosa County Commission Chairman Nathan Boyles has scheduled a Jan. 27 workshop with fellow commissioners and departments to discuss strategic planning for 2015.
Laurel Hill councilman lives outside city limits, appraiser says
LAUREL HILL — City Councilman Johnny James — and nearly two dozen other Laurel Hill residents — actually live outside city limits, according to a review by Okaloosa County Property Appraiser Pete Smi…