CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County Commissioners on Monday approved a tentative tax increase on unincorporated residents to generate money for storm water improvements.
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Weekend fundraisers, $5,000 donation take K-9s fund over $20K
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Police Department is two thirds of the way to its $30,000 goal needed to acquire and train two police dogs to reconstitute its K-9 unit.
Crestview family welcomes ‘mono-mono’ twins (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Lyndsey and Brandon Brooks are introducing the community to two special deliveries they received last week.
FINANCIAL FOCUS: Your legacy is in your hands
Unless you closely track obscure holidays and observances, you probably didn’t know that August is “What Will Be Your Legacy? Month."
Yacht club hosts Paddle for the Promise to benefit Covenant Hospice
FORT WALTON BEACH — The Fort Walton Yacht Club will host the 2nd Annual Paddle for the Promise stand-up paddleboard race to benefit Covenant Hospice.
School supplies giveaway this week
Lifepoint Church will provide school supplies to area children who need them during this week's Book Bag Giveaway.
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.
Gulf Power customers encouraged to remain alert for telephone scams
Area businesses and residential customers have reported receiving calls from someone claiming to represent Gulf Power Company and demanding payment or their electric service will be cut off.
CHELCO members report scams
Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative has received reports that businesses and people in its service area are receiving calls threatening disconnection for non-payment of utility bills.
Okaloosa School Board OKs tentative millage rate
CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County School district tax rate, which has received the School Board's initial approval, will go no higher this year. The board unanimously, and without discussion, approved …