CRESTVIEW — Incumbents in each of the three School Board races face challengers in the Aug. 26 primary election. The News Bulletin invited the seven candidates to share their positions with voters.
Category: politics
Republicans lead Democrats, others in voter registration
Mostly Republicans have registered to vote in Okaloosa County, according to the Supervisor of Elections website.
Okaloosa Democrats, Republicans speak about campaign finance
The Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee and Okaloosa County's Florida Democratic Party have united for a common cause: to speak out about election reforms.
Tentative tax increase would help solve storm water problems
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Commissioners on Monday approved a tentative tax increase on unincorporated residents to generate money for storm water improvements.
Laurel Hill receives long-awaited, $600,000 grant
LAUREL HILL — The third time was the charm for city officials recently awarded a $600,000 grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to use on much-needed road repairs.
Okaloosa commission race goes negative with mailer, robocalls
Two Tallahassee-based entities are targeting incumbent District 4 County Commissioner Don Amunds in political mailings and so-called robo calls. The ads label Amunds a “double dipping millionaire” wi…
Council: Detailed budget review necessary, fire tax loses traction
CRESTVIEW — The City Council launched its review of the city’s 2014-15 budget at a Monday evening workshop dominated by discussion of the proposed fire assessment.
Early voting in Okaloosa County is Aug. 11-23
Early voting is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11 through Saturday, Aug. 23.
Businessman, council member announces run for mayor
CRESTVIEW — Lifelong resident, local businessman and sitting City Councilman Tom Gordon has announced his candidacy for mayor.
School board candidates united against Common Core
CRESTVIEW — Differences between Okaloosa County School Board candidates may arise, but on one topic of voter concern, they are practically united: Each finds components of the state’s Common Core sta…