CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners' Fiscal Year 2015 budget reviews begin July 14 and end Aug. 12, followed by two public hearings.
Category: politics
Transportation planning group may revise quorum criteria after 2nd meeting cancellation
CRESTVIEW — The Northwest Florida Regional Transportation Planning Organization's failure to garner a quorum for the second meeting in a row may lead to the organization revising the criteria for wha…
Move Over Law now applies to more vehicles
Florida’s Move Over Law now protects utility and sanitation vehicles.
Laurel Hill Council continues 911 agreement
LAUREL HILL — County 911 dispatch services will continue to alert the volunteer fire department of emergency calls.
Public hearing set on whether to continue fixed-route bus system
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County's public bus service could be ending after years of budget shortfalls and dwindling ridership.
Interstate 10 corridor proposal could mean Crestview traffic relief
A draft update to the I-10 Corridor Master Plan includes a proposed interchange at the PJ Adams Parkway-Antioch Road Corridor crossing for North Okaloosa County, County Commissioner Nathan Boyles sai…
Laurel Hill council renews mowing contract
LAUREL HILL — The city will continue doing business with Transfield Services. The Laurel Hill City Council agreed to renew a one-year $11,324 mowing contract.
Transportation Planning Organization seeks Citizens Advisory Committee members
PENSACOLA — The Okaloosa-Walton Transportation Planning Organization needs more members for its Citizens Advisory Committee.
Placing restaurant’s smoker out front generates heat for owner
CRESTVIEW — A Main Street restaurant’s landmark barbecue smoker has generated some heat for its owner and chef.
Gaetz: Okaloosa no longer industry training leader
Okaloosa County used to lead the state in educating high school students to earn industry-standard certifications. This allowed them to earn high-wage, high-skilled positions.