OKALOOSA COUNTY: Your Water And Sewer Rates Just Went Up Unexpectedly
A unanimous vote by the Okaloosa County Board on Tuesday means county water users will see an unexpected increase in their monthly water bill starting in October.
YOUR TAX DOLLARS: What An Inmate Costs, Per Meal, At the Okaloosa County Jail:
Okaloosa County Commissioners voted to change the food service provider at the Okaloosa County Jail starting in October. On average, the jail houses 750 inmates and has more than 140 billeted staff members. The county jail will begin work with Summit Food Services, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Summit, established in 1991, has contracts with more than 500 correctional facilities around the United States and also serves Bay County, Florida (the Panama City area) and Orleans Parish in Louisiana.
Despite Concerns From Some Commissioners, The Okaloosa Women Veteran’s Monument Will Expand.
It started in the public comment forum of the Okaloosa County Commission meeting on Tuesday afternoon. One by one, women veterans stood at the dais. They voiced their support for expanding the Women Veteran’s Monument on Okaloosa Island at the cost of $1.6 Million raised by the local tourism tax, which would eventually pass unanimously with the board of county commissioners – though not without some reservations.
Eliminating 45-Minute Waits for Advanced Life-Saving Care in Niceville – Here’s the Plan
Niceville’s Fire Department Union will have a new contract – and the wait times to get an ambulance during the busiest months of the year will reduce if all goes well in the next couple of months. Niceville’s Fire Chief and Police Chief reported on all of the goings-on concerning their departments. Here are the highlights:
Oktoberfest This Weekend – Here Are The Details:
So, enjoy 3rd Planet’s master craft brewing and the Knights of Columbus’ brats. Music will keep the party going from 5 pm-8 pm by Tall Cotton, an Edelweiss German Band.
The five hidden gems of Niceville you need to check out!
If you’ve lived in the Mid-Bay area for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the “crown jewels” of the community: popular spots like Turkey Creek Nature Trail, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, the Niceville Children’s Park, and Lincoln Park in Valparaiso and Lions Park in Niceville.
We’re One Step Closer To What Your Property Taxes Will Look Like This Year. Here’s What Okaloosa County Will Spend Money on in 2024.
The Okaloosa County Commission has all but decided to keep your tax rate for county services at the same level as last year – but you will likely see a slight bump on your bill.
Northwest Florida State College Foundation Celebrates Achievements and Transitions at Annual Board Installation Event
Northwest Florida State College Foundation Celebrates Achievements and Transitions at Annual Board Installation Event
North Okaloosa State Rep Files Gun Bill. Details:
The Florida Rep for North Okaloosa and Santa Rosa County has filed a bill which would potential shorten waiting periods on guns.
NWFSC Breaks Ground on New Student Housing in Niceville
The first phase of the complex, called Raider Village, will top out and become available for student use in 2025.
