The American Legion Post 235 in Fort Walton Beach and the North Okaloosa Republican Club are giving area residents two chances to meet and question local political candidates. Forum dates and times a…
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Okaloosa declines to pay higher Dept. of Juvenile Justice costs
Okaloosa County commissioners say they won’t stop fighting the state Department of Juvenile Justice over ongoing so-called overcharges for housing young offenders. County Attorney Greg Stewart will j…
County commissioner: 1 cent sales tax could aid flood relief efforts
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles says in the coming weeks he will investigate two areas with a history of flooding.
County commissioner's campaign call turns into Crestview house call
CRESTVIEW — Carmen Johnson, a quadriplegic with limited use of her upper body, says she's glad that County Commissioner Don Amunds was "in the right place at the right time," as he says, Thursday.
Helt questions Crestview's proposed fire assessment fee
CRESTVIEW — A proposed fire services fee that could add hundreds of dollars to residential water bills and cost some businesses almost double their property taxes doesn't sit well with Councilwoman R…
Okaloosa challenges Department of Juvenile Justice funding rules
Okaloosa County is joining the Florida Association of Counties and 23 other counties in a legal challenge of the most recent Department of Juvenile Justice funding rules.
Main Street and CRA director parameters almost finalized
CRESTVIEW — The Main Street Crestview Association and Community Redevelopment Agency are close to finalizing a plan to hire a dual program director.
Online 2014 primary candidate guide goes live
The League of Women Voters of Okaloosa County's online candidate guide for the 2014 primary is now live on the league website.
Alternative forms of payment necessary during city upgrades
City staffers will upgrade the Utility Billing system from July 22-28. There will be little interruption to most areas of service, but online and credit card payments will be affected.
Lack of seating, amenities concern Countryview Park users
CRESTVIEW — Countryview Park, the city’s largest, will receive a modest upgrade following patrons’ complaints.