Okaloosa Commissioners Sworn In For Their Next Four-Year Term.
Commissioners Carolyn Ketchel (R-Shalimar) and Trey Goodwin (R-Fort Walton Beach) were re-installed before Tuesday’s board of county commissioners meeting.
Niceville Council Votes to Pay Itself – Here’s How Much They’ll Make:
Niceville Council Members and Mayor will receive payment for their work after a 4-1 vote. This marks the first time Niceville Council members will receive pay.
Niceville Renames Highway To Honor Mayor Randall Wise
Niceville City Council voted unanimously to rename part of SR-285 after Mayor Randall Wise, who passed away in 2020.
Mental Health and Higher Ed; Rep. Patt Maney Preps for Third Year in Tallahassee
Representative Patt Maney’s first two years in Tallahassee went pretty well for him as far as freshmen lawmakers go. He got more bills passed in 2022 than any other freshman lawmaker in Tallahassee – a total of six.
Florida Governor Announces Funding to Add CDL Drivers to Florida’s Workforce
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) will receive $1.5 Million to help alleviate the shortage of CDL-certified truck drivers in the state.
Mayor Henkel, Council Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser in Niceville
Mayor Dan Henkel proclaimed a week in October Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Week
Niceville to Install Speed Bumps in Deer Moss Creek Neighborhood
The City of Niceville will install two sets of speed bumps in the Deer Moss Creek neighborhood of Niceville, despite a protestation letter from the developer, Ruckel Properties. The letter was written in opposition to the potential road upgrade, according to Niceville Public Works Director Jonathon Laird.
Here’s how much money Okaloosa County Government Plans to Spend in 2023
While the final decision is on September 20th, and could change – it looks like the Okaloosa County Government is spending this much this year.
Potential $300,000 Tax Break Awarded to Crestview Aviation Company
Gulf Air Group will receive a $300,000 tax break over the next 10 years. In exchange, they promise to add 55 high-paying jobs to the Okaloosa County Economy.
Niceville Reveals Plan to Cut Tax Increase
The Niceville City Council met with their staff August 30 to discuss a plan to cut a proposed tax increase on the property owners within the city limits.
