Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners will appoint a citizen to the Value Adjustment Board, as required by Florida Statute.
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Bicycles with gas-powered engines allowed on streets
A recent Florida law change makes it legal for people to ride bicycles on the street if upgraded with a gas-powered engine.
Erroneously zoned residential areas being brought into compliance
CRESTVIEW — Currently, if a house is damaged or destroyed in several developments off P.J. Adams Parkway, a zoning conflict means it can’t be rebuilt. The city is taking steps to correct the erroneou…
Parisot withdraws from commission race
Okaloosa County Commissioner Dave Parisot has withdrawn from the District 2 commission race, citing his wife’s failing health.
Amunds faces 2 challengers in District 4 Okaloosa commission race
Okaloosa County Commissioner Don Amunds will defend his District 4 seat against at least two challengers in the August primary. Two fellow Republicans — Trey Goodwin and Henry Kelley — have pre-filed…
Fireworks bid approved for Crestview display
CRESTVIEW — After a request for bids went unanswered city officials went shopping for vendors to produce the city's Fourth of July fireworks show in Twin Hills Park.
Early property tax discount deadline approaches
Okaloosa County property owners participating in the Installment Tax Payment Plan through the Tax Collector’s Office have until 5 p.m. June 30 to pay their first installment.
Okaloosa County opens newest park, convention center addition
Okaloosa County has unveiled its newest park and the latest addition to the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach. A Monday reception and ribbon-cutting celebrated the completion of Ba…
Downtown Crestview rezoning proposal goes to state; no strip clubs, city leaders say
CRESTVIEW — No strip clubs will be allowed on Main Street, city officials said.
Gulf Power gets 15-year contract
LAUREL HILL — Gulf Power may operate within city limits for at least 15 years under a new ordinance.