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2011
December 30	Retrieving the USS Okaloosa Bell Scheduled on Jan. 4, 2012
December 29	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
December 21	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
December 20	Retrieving the USS Okaloosa Bell
December 19	Okaloosa County Commissioner Dave Parisot Gains Certification NVOC Regional Sewer Board Special Meeting Dec. 20 has been Cancelled
December 16	CancelledNVOC Regional Sewer Board Special Meeting Dec. 20, 9 AM
December 14	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
December 13	Holiday Schedule For DAV Transportation Baker & Wright Landfills Closed Christmas Eve “Home for the Holidays” Program is Talk Radio 1260 Topic Thurs.
December 12	Commission Meeting Tuesday
December 7	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Cold Weather Shelters Open When Temperature Drop Below 40 Degrees
December 5	Okaloosa Public Safety Collecting Toys for Tots Destin History and Fishing Museum OCPLC & the Florida Library Association Recognize Senator Don Gaetz & Senator Greg Evers
December 2	Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview Courthouse
December 1	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 30	Cold Weather Shelters Open Wednesday Night
November 29	Okaloosa Co. Public Safety Helps Out During Holidays, Holds 2 Events
November 18	Okaloosa Co. Water & Sewer Phone & Online Payment Systems Interrupted Nov. 18 & 19
November 16	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 14	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 10	Cold Weather Shelters Opens Tonight, Thursday Commission Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15
November 8	Local GFWC & DAR to Unveil Plaque Honoring Military Women at Airport
November 7	CR 393 Closed Beginning Nov. 14, 2011 FREE Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Nov 19 America Recycles Day November 19, 10AM-3PM
November 3	Okaloosa Co. Water & Sewer Phone & Online Payment Systems Interrupted Nov. 18 & 19 Small Airports Air Service Conference Descends on Destin Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 27	Okaloosa County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday Paul Lawson Named Chief Correctional Officer Correction Officer II Patrick Bauer Graduates from Florida Leadership Academy Okaloosa County Extension Employee Assumes Role of Director Okaloosa Co. Smoke Testing in Sewer System Beginning Tuesday Eco-Nomic Living Expo Call for Vendors Okaloosa County Beach Access #7 Closes for Repairs
October 26	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 19	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 18	Northwest Florida Regional Airport has record-breaking year
October 13	America Recycles Day FREE Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 12	Commissioner Bill Robert’s Newsletter is Updated & Online Okaloosa County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday
October 11	Government Shows Change Format on Cox
October 10	Okaloosa Island Golf Center Property Workshop Tuesday Commissioner Amunds Updates District 4 Newsletter & County Line
October 7	Okaloosa County Beach Access #2 Closes for Repairs Next Week Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 6	Okaloosa County Commissioners Propose New Districts Map Plan
October 5	Okaloosa County to Perform Smoke Testing in Sewer System in October
September 28	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 27	Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Online Payment System Briefly Interrupted Sept. 30-Oct. 3
September 26	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 19	Final Budget Hearing and Commission Meeting Tuesday
September 15	Okaloosa County Courthouse Grand Opening is Sept. 22 Public is Invited Tri-County Small Area Study (SAS) Public Meetings Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 13	Okaloosa Co. Courthouse Annex Extension Topic for Talk Radio 1260
September 8	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 7	Learn About the Real Florida from the Master Naturalist Program
September 6	Okaloosa County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday Learn Everything About Local Seafood
September 1	Okaloosa County Public Safety Using New Methods for Messages Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Local Mitigation Strategy Annual Report Available
August 26	Voter Alert: Unsolicited Registration Mailings Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 23	Okaloosa County CERT Training September 23 & 30
August 19	Teaching Children to Save Since 2004 General Bond Boulevard Open Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 16	Northwest Florida Regional Airport Passengers Continue to Climb
August 11	FDR Overlay for Fairchild & General Bond Road Experiences Weather Delays Storm Spotter Course at Okaloosa EOC Aug. 29
August 10	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 4	Excessive Heat Warning for Okaloosa County Portion of Buck Ward Closes Monday Junior Lifeguards Winners at USLA Competition
August 3	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 28	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 27	Buck Ward, Fairchild & General Bond Road Improvements Experiences Some Weather Delays
July 26	Okaloosa County Commission to Hold Executive Session Expect Delays July 28 on Hill Avenue for Road Repair
July 20	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Hofstad Discusses BP Environmental Contributions for 8 County Area
July 18	Burn Ban Advisory Has Been Lifted in Okaloosa Co.
July 15	1st F-35 Lands, 100,000th Passenger Boards Vision Airlines
July 13	2007/2008 State Housing Incentives Partnership Annual Report Update: Buck Ward, Fairchild & General Bond Road Improvements Scheduled
July 12	Okaloosa County Commissioners Budget Reviews Begin July Buck Ward, Fairchild & General Bond Road Improvements Scheduled
July 8	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 7	OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Monday Night at the Museum
July 1	FAC awards Commissioner Dave Parisot with its most prestigious award
June 30	Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview Courthouse Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 29	Fireworks, Including Sparkers and Flares, Can Cause Serious Burns
June 28	Okaloosa County Solid Waste Independence Day Schedule
June 23	Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Online Payment System Briefly Interrupted June 24 Through June 26(Revised from June 20th) Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 20	Daniel Dunlap New Okaloosa 911 Communications Division Chief Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Online Payment System Briefly Interrupted June 24 & 25 Okaloosa County CERT Training July 30 & 31
June 17	Junior Lifeguard Session Begins Monday
June 16	Army Master Sergeant Selects County Public Information Office for Service Learning Project Burn Ban Advisory Issued Throughout Okaloosa County Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 15	NWF Regional Airport (VPS) Has Record Breaking Month … Again
June 14	Commission Meeting Tuesday at Water & Sewer
June 13	F-35 Impact Discussed on WSRE Public Television 17 Days Left to Make Your Mark: WWW.TransitSurvey.org
June 9	Okaloosa County Public Works Gaines Full Accreditation Heavy Equipment Demolition at Garnier’s Plant Scheduled Next Week
June 8	Emergency Management Talks Hurricane Season on WFTW Thursday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 2	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 1	Okaloosa County Commission to Hold Executive Session
May 31	FDA Warns Not to Feed SimplyThick® to Premature Infants Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview Courthouse Free Lunchtime Lecture at the Heritage Museum
May 26	A Tour of the New 911 EOC, USO News & County Code Enforcement Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
May 25	Hurricane Season Discussed on 91.1 FM WPSM
May 23	OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Wednesday
May 19	Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) Has Record Breaking Month
May 17	“Raising Healthy Eaters” Class Scheduled for June Okaloosa County Hurricane Exercise Monday, May 23 OKALOOSA COUNTY LAUNCHES NEW PRESCRIPTION SAVING PROGRAM Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
May 13	Tug Destined To Be Hub Of Artificial Reeef
May 11	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Commission Meeting Tuesday
May 10	'Focus on Okaloosa' Airs Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Green Acres Boulevard will be closed Wednesday, May 11
May 5	EMS Week May 15-21 Acknowledges Emergency Personnel
May 4	Okaloosa County Law Library Board Meeting May 18 Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
May 2	Okaloosa County Launches new Prescription Saving Program Commission Meeting Tuesday
April 28	Focus on Okaloosa Airs Tonight Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Commission Meeting Tuesday
April 20	Vision Airlines Announces New Destinations Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
April 15	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
April 11	Okaloosa County Commission to Hold Executive Session Okaloosa Water and Sewer to Hold Meeting About Garnier’s Plant Demolition Crestview Office of Okaloosa Co. Water & Sewer Closed Friday, April 15
April 08	April Budget Workshop and Commission Meeting Scheduled Unemployed Homeowners Get Assistance Through Florida Housing Corporation
April 07	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
April 6	Commissioner Don Amunds on News/Talk Freedom 94.5 Friday Morning “Focus on Okaloosa” Airs Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays on Cox
April 5	OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Wednesday
March 31	April Meeting Schedule for Okaloosa County Commissioners Giant Indoor Yard and Craft Sale
March 30	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
March 24	Preliminary FY12 Budget Workshop Tuesday
March 16	NWF Regional Airport Launches Web Site for Mobile Devices Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
March 11	Lifeguards Patrolling Okaloosa County Beaches March 19
March 10	Commissioner Dave Parisot on WFTW Friday Morning
March 9	Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
March 8	EMS Rescues Cat Following Apartment Fire
March 7	4H Horse Camp
March 4	Museum Fish Fry is Being Moved for Tomorrow
March 2	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
February 28	Commissioner Harris’ Newsletter for District 1 is Updated Learn about our Florida Lawn, County Purchasing Dept. & Your Local Library
February 24	Public Notice - Site Selection Committee Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
February 22	OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Wednesday Okaloosa County EMS Completes Flawless State Inspection
February 18	Volunteers Sought for Okaloosa Co. Trade Industry Boards Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results FREE Online Classes During Okaloosa/Florida Saves Week Feb. 20-26
February 11	Repaving to Close Okaloosa Lane, Antioch & AL Gilman Roads Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
February 8	EM Coordinator Ken Wolfe Will Talk About Preparedness and the New 911 EOC
February 4	Veterans Certification of Permanent & Total Disability for IRS Okaloosa Island/Parks Master Plan Workshop Agenda
February 3	Bob Sikes Airport TW-A Ground Breaking Ceremony Commissioners Hold 2 Workshops in February
February 2	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Cold Weather Shelters Open if Temperatures Drop Below 40 Degrees
January 28	Commissioner Amunds Newsletter for District 4 is Online Commission Meeting Tuesday
January 27	FREE Income Tax Assistance at Eco-Nomic Living Expo FEB. 5th “Focus on Okaloosa” Airs Thursday at 5:30 on Cox Channel 6
January 26	Okaloosa County CERT Training Feb. 5-6 Sewer Payment System Briefly Interrupted on Feb. 11 & 12 Portion of Auburn Road Closed Monday Through Thursday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
January 21	Destin Museum Auction Packages Eco-Nomic Living Expo Feb. 5, 2011 Youth Riding Clinic
January 20	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
January 19	Gary Stanford Awarded 23rd Excellence in Financial Reporting Certificate
January 14	Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Commission to Hold Executive Session
January 12	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
January 10	FREE Water Management Program Eco-Nomic Living Expo Feb. 5, 2011 OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Wednesday
January 7	Upcoming Cat Show at the Emerald Coast Convention Center Jan. 22 Gumbo Contest & Silent Auction Benefits Destin Museum Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
January 3	Jan. 11 Strategic Plan Workshop
2010
December 28	Commission Meeting and Strategic Planning Workshop Rescheduled for Jan. 11 at Crestview Courthouse
December 16	Fairchild Road Now Open
December 15	Grand Opening of Community Services Complex January 5, 2011 Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
December 14	Water & Sewer Dept. Urges Residents to Protect Pipes in Cold Weather
December 10	Free Preventative Dental Care For Eligible Okaloosa County Students Commission Meeting Tuesday
December 8	Commissioner James Campbell Selected 2011 Chairman Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results No Garbage Collection Christmas & New Year’s Day
December 6	Cold Weather Shelter Changes For Crestview
December 3	Cold Weather Shelter Changes For Crestview This Weekend Okaloosa County Commissioner Dave Parisot to Speak to Kiwanis Wednesday
December 2	Okaloosa County EMS Take Patients “Home for the Holidays”
December 1	Crestview Office of Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Closed Friday Children Free Admission at Destin Fishing Museum Cold Weather Shelters Open if Temperatures Drop Below 40 Degrees Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Harbor Lighted Boat Parade is Sunday, December 12
November 30	Okaloosa County Commissioner Dave Parisot to Speak to Kiwanis Community of Christ Church in Crestview Cold Weather Shelter
November 23	The Water & Sewer Deptment Will Hold A Workshop In December Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 22	Okaloosa County Parks Open; Restrooms Closed on Holidays
November 19	Extension Office Gearing Up for Eco-Nomic Living Expo 2011
November 17	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 16	OCPLC Committee to Review Interlocal Agreement
November 12	Lane closures Planned for State Road 85 near Airport No Okaloosa County Garbage Collection Thanksgiving Day Okaloosa Co. Oil Spill Public Forum to be Held Tues. Nov. 16 Vision Airlines begins Flight Services Dec. 17th Commission Meeting Tuesday at Water and Sewer
November 10	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 8	Vision Airlines Announcement New Bridge Construction on Fairchild Closes Road Nov. 29-Dec. 17
November 5	First Presbyterian Church Opens Tonight for Cold Weather Shelter in Crestview Night Work on State Road 85 in Crestview
November 4	New Beginnings Church Opens Tonight for Cold Weather Shelter in Crestview Beach Access #3 Closed for Repairs Nov. 15 Book Signing November 19 at Northwest Florida Regional Airport
November 3	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 2	Department of Corrections Gets 100 on Accreditation Okaloosa County Low Score on CRS Rating Scores High with Residents
October 28	Computers Temporarily Down at NWF Regional Airport Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview Courthouse Lifeguard Season Ends Sunday for Okaloosa County OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Wednesday
October 28	“Focus on Okaloosa” is a 2010 Year End Review Baker Transfer Station Changes Hours of Operation
October 27	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 25	Beasley Park Closed Tuesday Morning
October 22	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Okaloosa County Featured on WSRE Channel 9
October 18	Public Service Announcement
October 14	Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 11	Okaloosa County Train Derailment Exercise Wednesday Okaloosa County Veterans Services Relocates Shalimar Office
October 8	County Line by Commissioner Bill Roberts Posted Online
October 7
October 6	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 1	Gulf Coast Recovery Report
September 30	Online and phone system will be down Thursday night. Road Closure of 6th Street in Shalimar Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 24	Portion of Sixth Street in Shalimar Closes Monday
September 22	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 17	Okaloosa Co. Commission Meeting & Final FY11 Budget Hearing Tuesday
September 16	Heritage Museum Offers Free Admission
September 15	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 8	Public Hearing on Okaloosa Beach Restoration MSBU
September 7	Flying Needles Quilt Guild to Display Quilts at the Fair WWII Aviator and Prisoner of War to Speak at the Heritage Museum Support the Museum by Parking for the Destin Seafood Festival Destin History & Fishing Museum Anniversary T-shirts
September 2	Beach Cleanup Sept. 25th
September 1	Vandalism Costly for Okaloosa County Commission Meeting & Budget Hearing Next Week
August 25	Reminder Okaloosa County American Heart Association Fundraisers Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Closed Friday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 27	New Credit Card Parking Lot Adds Convenience at NWF Regional Airport
August 26	Carver-Hill Museum President Shannon Hayes to Speak
August 25	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 24	WWII Hero Sid Phillips Signs Books at NWF Regional Airport Friday Heritage Museum Seeks Volunteers
August 23	September is Library & Literacy Month: Ride the WAVE FREE Okaloosa County Mosquito Reminder OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Wednesday
August 19	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 18	Game Bird Management Program Public Works Director John Hofstad on WFTW Thursday Morning
August 17	Okaloosa County Steak Cookout Sept. 2
August 12	Commission Meeting Tuesday
August 11	Master Money Mentors Available Through Extension Office Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 10	Budget Workshop Tuesday 6 PM A Cool New Exhibit at the Heritage Museum Opens August 21st Heritage Museum - Heritage Alive! Craft Series Class
August 6	Okaloosa Employees Host American Heart Association Golf Tournament PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TO HELP PREVENT MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESSES
August 4	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 2	“Focus on Okaloosa” Airs Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays on Cox 6 Commissioner Harris Talks About FY2011 Budget in County Line
July 30	Commission Meeting Tuesday 8:30 AM Budget Meeting 1:00 PM
July 29	Employees Rewarded with HERO Award Public Hearing for Slow Speed/Minimum Wake Zone in Destin’s East Pass
July 28	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 26	Water Turned Off in Bluewater Bay Area July 28
July 23	Budget Meeting Tuesday
July 22	Sea Turtle Eggs May Be Relocated in Okaloosa on Friday Executive Session to Discuss Litigation Strategy Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 16	Okaloosa County Commissioners Budget Online Commission and Budget Meeting Tuesday
July 15	Park at Garnier’s Celebrates Opening with Neighbors Okaloosa County Seeks Value Adjustment Board Member
July 13	Wright Landfill Closed on Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 9	Okaloosa County Commissioners Budget Online Supervisor of Elections Paul Lux Thursday’s Guest on WFTW Executive Session to Discuss Litigation Strategy Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 2	Parks Advisory Committee Seeks Members “Focus on Okaloosa” Airs Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays on Cox 6 Okaloosa Co. Solid Waste Independence Day Schedule Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 25	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 23	Okaloosa County Drinking Water is Unaffected by Deep Horizon Oil Spill
June 22	FREE Concert – Doobie Bros & Kenny Loggins Commissioners Hold Budget Update Workshop Wed. Remembering the Wall…
June 21	Health Officials Notify Public of Potential Offshore Oil Burning Operations
June 17	Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall & Traveling Museum Hollywood Blvd. Closed Wed. June 23rd Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 10	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 09	Commission Meeting Tuesday Book Signing Friday at Northwest Florida Regional Airport
June 07	Tips for Avoiding Negative Health Impacts from Oiled Shores Residents Advised to Avoid Tar Balls at Beaches
June 04	BP - Vessels of Opportunity Volunteers Sought for New Master Money Mentor Program
June 03	Hollywood Blvd. Resurfacing to Begin Monday, June 7th Hurricane Season Radio Show Saturday & Sunday OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Monday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Eglin Installation Growth Committee Meeting Monday
May 28	Giant Indoor Yard & Craft Sale View Tuesday’s Okaloosa Co. Commissioners Meeting at Your Computer SBA Disaster Loans Available
May 27	Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
May 26	Growth Management Dept. Seeks Volunteers for Task Force
May 24	Mosquito Control Begins June 1st Odors from Burn Operations at the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill Odors Are Not a Health Hazard 2010 National Dump the Pump Day Okaloosa County Transit Provides Emergency Evacuation to Citizens “Focus on Okaloosa” Airs Tuesday on Cox Channel 6
May 19	View Okaloosa County Commission Meetings on Your Desktop SBA Office Opens Tuesday in Okaloosa County A State Of The County Report Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall & Traveling Museum How to Deal with Nuisance Wildlife Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
May 14	Commission Meeting Tuesday “Get Histourical!” Brochures Available
May 13	Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Briefing Friday with Congressman Miller Giant Indoor Yard and Craft Sale
May 12	There Are No Tarballs on Okaloosa Beaches Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Low-Cost Rabies Vaccinations, This Weekend Matthews Boulevard & Commons Open Early
May 11	Deep Horizon Oil Spill Update OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Monday
May 10	Final BRAC Growth Study Available for Public Review Wolf/WYZB - Free Lunch For Any Active Duty Or Retired Military
May 7	WWII Movie Poster Exhibit at Crestview Library through June
May 6	Okaloosa County Audit Committee Meeting Scheduled Okaloosa County Sea Life Found on Beaches State to Assist Business Owners Impacted by the Growing Oil Spill Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
May 5	Deep Horizon Oil Spill Update
May 4	Okaloosa County Constitutional Officers Audit Committee Meeting Wednesday Crestview Office of Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Closed Friday
May 3	Oil Spill Job Opportunities Okaloosa County Emergency Meeting Called Today at 3:30 PM Commission Meeting Tuesday
April 29	Deep Horizon Oil Spill Update
April 23	EMS Week May 16-22
April 22	PAWS - New Leash on Life
April 21	Okaloosa County Comprehensive Analysis Online Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
April 20	National Tourism Week, May 10-15, 2010!
April 19	Spring/Summer Programs at the Heritage Museum
April 16	Commission Meeting Tuesday Doolittle Boulevard, Including Roundabout, Closed
April 15	Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Goes Paperless
April 14	Okaloosa County Participates in Earth Day April 17 Saturday in the Park and Heritage 5K & Kids’ Fun Run OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Monday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
April 12	Volunteer Sought for Early Learning Coalition "Wheel of Fortune” Thursday, April 15, 2010
April 8	OCCSW is taking nominations for Women's Wall of Honor “Focus on Okaloosa” Airs Thursday on Cox Channel 6 Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
April 6	Mark J. Bellinger Confirmed as Okaloosa County TDC Director
April 5	Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
March 31	April is National County Government Month
March 26	Matthew Boulevard at Commons Drive Roundabout Improvements Okaloosa County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Online
March 25	Paddleboard Event to Benefit Junior Lifeguard Program Hollywood Blvd Roundabouts Under Reconstruction Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
March 22	The Wall That Heals, presented by the Heritage Museum
March 19	Backyard Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Truckload Sale Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Avoid Binge Drinking This Spring Break
March 18	Okaloosa $aves Piggy Bank Pageant Winners
March 17	Rabies Alert for Niceville Lifted Turtle Lighting Workshop, March 23rd USO Freedom Lounge Volunteer Orientation
March 15	Political Signs are Considered Temporary Signs
March 12	Commission Meeting Tuesday Power Up 2010 Conference Open to the Public Saturday Okaloosa County Constitutional Officers Meeting Friday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Discount on Air Travel Okaloosa County Held its Second Workshop on Charter Government State Funding for Libraries to be Eliminated Inmates at the Okaloosa Corrections may have H1N1 Influenza.
March 11	Hospital Drive in FWB Closed for Resurfacing Saturday Okaloosa County Holds Second Charter Government Workshop Thursday
March 8	Leadership Okaloosa Raising Furniture Funds for USO
March 5	Okaloosa County Holds Second Charter Government Workshop Thursday Woody’s Hog Heaven Donates Money Sheriff’s Environmental Division Gets Help with Camera Purchase
March 4	March is National Nutrition Month Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Season Kicks Off for Lifeguards with a New Tower on Okaloosa Island OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Monday
March 3	“Focus on Okaloosa” Airs Thursday 5:30 PM Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Closed for Training Cold Weather Shelters Open Tonight
February 26	Airlines Increase Flights, Decrease Costs at NWFR Airport New Hosts, Format for “Focus on Okaloosa” Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
February 24	Commission Meeting Tuesday Heritage Museum Seeks Art/Craft/Antique Vendors Okaloosa County CERT has a New Web Site
February 23	Cold Weather Shelters Open Tonight
February 19	EcoNomic Living Expo February 27 at Fairgrounds
February 18	Okaloosa County 2010 Resurfacing List Okaloosa County Constitutional Officers Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
February 16	Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Goes Paperless
February 15	Cold Weather Shelters Open Tonight Public Meeting on Airports Master Plan Updates
February 12	Magnolia Grill Wine & Cheese Benefit Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
February 11	Gary Stanford Receives Excellence in Financial Reporting Certificate Commission Meeting Tuesday
February 10	Okaloosa County Researching Charter Government Cold Weather Shelters Open Tonight Flying Needles Quilt Guild Holds Retreat at Camp Timpoochee
February 8	Volunteers Sought for Okaloosa Co. Trade Industry Boards
February 5	Update #4: More Roads Closed in Okaloosa County Update: More Roads Closed in Okaloosa County More Roads Closed in Okaloosa County Okaloosa County Residents Urged to Use Caution in Wet Conditions
February 4	BRAC Tri-County Growth Management Plan Holds February Workshops Okaloosa County Public Works Road Update "Focus on Okaloosa” Airs Tonight on Cox Channel 6
February 3	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
February 2	Okaloosa County Commission to hold Executive Session
February 1	Harry T. Moore, America’s First Civil Rights Martyr Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum Coming June 2010
January 29	County Commission Meeting Tuesday EM Participates in Nation’s Largest Communications Exercise
January 27	Cold Weather Shelters Open Tonight Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
January 26	Massive Cleanup of Main Drive Completed Cold Weather Shelters Open Tonight
January 25	Roads Closed in North Okaloosa County
January 22	Mobile Vaccination Clinic for the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine EcoNomic Living Expo Call for Vendors Woody’s Hog Heaven Brunch Fundraiser
January 21	Storm Closes Roads in North Okaloosa County Park Closings in North Okaloosa Okaloosa $aves Kids go “Hog Wild”
January 15	Art and Antique Sale Saturday at the Heritage Museum VA Benefits are Exempt from Federal Income Tax EcoNomic Living Expo February 27th at Fairgrounds
January 14	Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday
January 12	National Influenza Vaccination Week Okaloosa County Parks Turn Water Back on by Thursday
January 11	Cold Weather Shelters Open Joint Land Use Study Policy Committee Meeting Jan. 21st Westbound Hollywood Boulevard Closed Beginning Jan. 25th
January 8	OCWS Online Upgrades Planned Jan. 21st & 22nd Cold Weather Shelters Open
January 7	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Residents Are Urged To Protect Health During Freezing Temperatures Commissioner Wayne Harris Receives Gavel for 2010 Okaloosa County Public Safety Urges Caution in Cold Weather Freezing Temperature Tips OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Monday
January 5	Okaloosa County Parks Turn Water Off
January 4	Cold Weather Shelters for the Week of January 4 OCWS Department Urges Residents to Protect Pipes
2009
December 31	Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
December 29	Main Drive Cleanup Planned in Crestview Okaloosa County Parks Open During Holidays Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
December 22	Public Safety & Publix Food Drive a Success Okaloosa County EMS Take Patients “Home for the Holidays” Courthouse Annex Extension Presentation Online Heritage Museum Offers Discounted Registration Fee
December 21	Cold Weather Shelter Open Tonight How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions! Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
December 16	H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
December 16	Collecting Toys for Tots at Fort Walton Beach Volunteers Sought for Okaloosa Co. Trade Industry Boards West Hollywood Boulevard Construction
December 15	Okaloosa's Code Red Program Conducts “All Call” Dec. 18 Okaloosa County Commission Chairman, Vice-Chairman Named for 2010 Okaloosa County EMS Take Patients “Home for the Holidays" Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp Closed Peaden Bridge Closed Due to Flooding
December 14	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
December 8	H1N1 Now Available for the General Public
December 4	Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday
December 2	Road Closures Update Road Closures Okaloosa County EMS & Publix Food Drive December 9 Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 25	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 24	County Surplus Sale No Okaloosa County Garbage Collection Thanksgiving Day Okaloosa County Parks Committee Meeting Dec. 2
November 23	H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Yule of Yesteryear Holiday Celebration and Victorian Tea Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 18	Crestview Cold Weather Shelter Open Tonight
November 17	Crestview Cold Weather Shelter Open Tonight USO Center Opening at Northwest Florida Regional Airport
November 16	Okaloosa County Offers Online Permitting Assistance
November 13	Northwest Florida Regional Airport Welcomes New Delta Service Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday OCPLC Meeting Monday
November 10	Post IDA Information
November 9	Okaloosa County Closings Update: Court, NWF Regional Airport Okaloosa County Offices Close at 2 PM Monday Throughout Tuesday Okaloosa County Prepares for Hurricane Ida
November 5	Crestview Cold Weather Shelter Open Tonight Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
November 2	Flu Shots Available for More People Workshop Thursday 6 PM for Park at Garnier’s
November 2	Lifeguard Towers Close until Spring 2010 Proposed Health Care Bill Available for Review
October 30	Emerald Coast to Host 2010 Harley Rally Heritage Museum Honored at Southeastern Museums Conference Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday Enter the Heritage Museum FREE in Halloween Costume on Saturday
October 28	Heritage Museum and NWFSC Host Native American Visionary Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 27	Airport Construction Captures Prestigious Award for Lord & Son OCHD Urges Pet Owners To Protect Themselves From Salmonella
October 23	Meigs Drive Closed Due to Flooding Water and Sewer's Crestview Office Closed Tuesday
October 22	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 20	Okaloosa Co. Water & Sewer Receives DBIA
October 19	Dorcas Fire District Commissioners Hold Emergency Meeting Tuesday
October 16	Commissioner Amunds on WAAZ-FM 104.7, WJSB 1050 AM at 7:06 Saturday Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday
October 14	Okaloosa County TDC Meeting Scheduled
October 13	VA Extends “Agent Orange” Benefits to More Veterans Parkinson’s Disease, Two Other Illnesses Recognized
October 9	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
October 8	311 Access With All Land Line Phones & Cellular Providers Within Okaloosa County
October 6	Congressman Miller Presents Letter of Appreciation to Okaloosa County Public Works
October 1	Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 29	Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum Coming June 2010 ECCC announces the implementation of the "Code Adam" program Traffic Signal Activated at Florosa Elementary on Tuesday
September 28	Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum Coming June 2010 Beach Access Repairs Underway Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Oct. 7 Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 16	Okaloosa County Public Works Road Division Recognized by State, County Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 15	Okaloosa County Commissioners Set Guidelines for Presentations at Meetings Pineview at Hurlburt Road Closure Extended OCPLC Governing Board Meeting TDC Meeting
September 14	Veterans Patient Care Group Scam Meigs Drive Closed Due to Flooding Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 11	Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday
September 8	Mercy Me in Concert Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
September 4	Steak Fundraiser
September 3	Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Public Budget Hearing Okaloosa County Public Budget Hearing Tuesday Okaloosa County Wants SouthwestToVPS; County Commissioners Approve Resolution
September 2	Pineview at Hurlburt Road Closes Sept. 8
September 1	Okaloosa County Dedicates F-15 Static Display at Airport & Signs a Military Community Covenant
August 31	Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday Water & Sewer's North Office Closed Tuesday
August 27	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 25	Airman’s Memorial Road Closed for Repairs
August 21	A Joint Workshop for Okaloosa County Elected Officials is Scheduled Tuesday H1N1 Flu Suggestions Upcoming School for Horse Owners
August 20	Okaloosa Saves Program Teaches Children to Save & Manage Money
August 19	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 17	OCHD urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illness.
August 14	Extended Hours of Operations in the Immunization Clinic
August 12	Rocky Bayou Country Club to host Twin Cities Charity Classic Public Hearing Scheduled for Beach Restoration MSBU Final Assessments Emerald Coast Junior Lifeguards Demonstrate Skills County Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
August 4	MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 31	County Commission Meeting Tuesday SR 85 & Duke Field Access Options Discussed Final Joint Land Use Study Available for Public Review
July 27	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 24	Corrections Receives Health Care Accreditation for 4 Consecutive Years
July 23	Teach Children to Save ends July 31st! Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 21	EMS Division Chief Selected to Serve on Florida Council of EMS Chiefs
July 17	Blackman Fire District to Hold Special Meeting Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 15	Vietnam Veterans High School Diploma Act Water & Sewer Payment System Interrupted Alligator Spotted at Guest Lake
July 15	OCPLC Governing Board Meeting July 20th
July 10	Longwood Park Has a New Pier Okaloosa County Commissioners Budget Online
July 9	Okaloosa County TDC Meeting Scheduled
July 8	Okaloosa County Requests Removal of Damaged Flags Okaloosa County Code Red Weather Warnings Update Citizens Committee for Future Water Supply Meets July 15, 2009 Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
July 2	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Destin Aircraft Damaged in Afternoon Storm Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview Courthouse Okaloosa County Solid Waste and Recycling Operates Regular Schedule for Holiday Adventures in History
July 1	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 30	Okaloosa County Twitters; Do You? Okaloosa County Emergency Coordinator Ken Wolfe Receives CEM Tax Savings & Conservation Opportunities for Agricultural Lands
June 29	Longwood Park Update & Road Closures Button Up! Vintage Buttons and Clothing
June 25	Okaloosa County Commissioners Budget Reviews & Hearings Scheduled Okaloosa County Recycling Division Hosts Recycling Demo
June 24	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 23	Transportation Project Priorities Meeting
June 19	The American Presidential Experience June 22-August 16 Airport & FWB Chamber MAC Welcome Military Home
June 15	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
June 11	Okaloosa County BCC Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Public Safety on Radio Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Closed June 25, Reopens July 2
June 10	Ready Okaloosa Recognized by NACo Intersection of Jonquil Avenue and Pinewood Terrace Closes Monday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Inmate Commits Suicide Destin Featured on “Wheel of Fortune” June 12
June 4	Longwood Park Construction Resumes, Park Closes
June 3	Okaloosa County EMS Gets New Siren
June 2	Giant Indoor Yard & Craft Sale Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
May 29	Website Update Allows for Search of Okaloosa County Inmates NATIONAL DUMP THE PUMP TO BE HELD ON JUNE 18
May 28	Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview Courthouse Okaloosa County TDC Meetings Scheduled Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
May 27	Okaloosa County Mosquito Control Begins June 8
May 26	Applications Due June 1st for FEMA Assistance from Recent Flooding Commissioner Roberts on Cox Channel 6 on Thursday Evening Okaloosa County TDC Meeting Wednesday
May 22	OCPLC Governing Board Meeting June 1st
May 21	Tri-County Joint Land Use Study State of the County Report May 30
May 20	Okaloosa County Water Service Interrupted Overnight May 22 in Shalimar Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results EMT David Griggs Receives 1st HERO Award
May 18	Public Safety to Participate in Emergency Preparedness Conference Adults Unplugged: A Weekend Retreat
May 14	Okaloosa County EMS & Publix Food Drive Exhibitors Invited to Giant Indoor Yard and Craft Sale Commission Meeting Tuesday Pancake Breakfast at Perry’s Restaurant
May 13	“Liquid Muse: Paintings from the St. Johns Region” Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
May 7	Airports Director Greg Donovan Selected for National Security Forum
May 6	Blackman Community Fire District Seeking Volunteers for the Fire Board Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Crestview Office of Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Closed May 12 & 15 Marler Park Closed Thursday Morning
May 4	Garbage Collection Workshop May 14 Marler Park Closed Wednesday Morning
May 1	Baker Arena 2009 Schedule of Events Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Accepts E-Checks Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Okaloosa County Encouraged to Take Energy Star Again This Year Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Honors Fallen Deputies Federal and State Disaster Assistance is Now Available
April 23	Okaloosa County Announces Road & Park Closures Week of April 26 Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
April 22	Okaloosa County Budget Policy & Survey Data Online
April 21	Commissioner Jannazo on “Focus on Okaloosa” Thursday
April 20	Okaloosa County Commission Meeting Tuesday 6th Annual Teach Children to Save Project
April 15	Commissioner Jannazo District-2 Online Newsletter Updated eNotification Available for Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Patrons Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Saturday in the Park Highlighted on WFTW Okaloosa County Participates in Earth Day Friday
April 10	Okaloosa County Citizens Asked to Share Priorities With Board
April 9	Okaloosa County FY09-10 Initial Budget Policy Workshop Okaloosa County Transit Launches Electronic Fareboxes Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Monday
April 6	Okaloosa County Posts Sheriff’s Office Audit on Website Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview Courthouse Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
April 3	Roads Update for 04/03/09 - 12:45pm New Road Program Allows for Daily Updates on Web Site
April 2	Okaloosa County Launches New Program for Road Updates, with Maps Roads Update for 04/02/09 - 9am Okaloosa County is Under Severe Weather Watch
April 1	Roads Update for 04/1/09 Okaloosa County Urges Residents to Register for Code Red Warnings Be a Participant in the Emerald Coast Honor Flight “Welcome Home” Okaloosa County Addresses F-35 & Valparaiso Dispute in Special Meeting Heritage Museum-Steak on the Take rescheduled!
March 31	Roads Update for 03/31/09 - 6pm Okaloosa County Commissioners Declare State of Emergency What To Do If Your Well Is Flooded Flood Water Pose Health Risk
March 30	Update on Road Openings/Closings in North Okaloosa County Okaloosa County Commission to hold Executive Session Tuesday Road Closure List Caution Urged Traveling North Okaloosa Dirt Roads Road Closure List Okaloosa County Parks Closed Due to Flooding County Road 393 Still Flooded; Use Alternate Routes Emerald Coast Honor Flight “Welcome Home” Baker Shelter Open “Focus on Okaloosa” Airs Tuesday & Thursday on Cox
March 27	Meigs Road in Shalimar Closed Due to Potential Flooding
March 26	Okaloosa County Commission to hold Executive Session
March 25	NACo Prescription Discount Card Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
March 24	OCCSW Accepting Applications for Women’s Wall of Honor
March 23	Lifeguards Patrolling Okaloosa County Beaches Okaloosa County Participates in Earth Day April 17
March 20	Northwest Florida Regional Airport Host WWII Veterans Power Up 2009 Energy Conference is April 8 through 11 Okaloosa County to Citizen Surveys Coming Soon Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Bluewater Bay Office Closes for Good Friday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
March 16	March 16-20 National “Fix a Leak” Week Water & Sewer Goes Paperless with eNotifications
March 13	Commission Meeting Tuesday Heritage Museum Events Making History
March 10	Ribbon Cutting on Northwest Florida Regional Airport Rental Car Facility Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results March 16-20 National “Fix a Leak” Week
March 9	Longwood Park to Close for Construction
March 6	Okaloosa County to Survey its Citizens Okaloosa County Emergency Management Changes Number Heritage Museum Premiers Florida Heritage 2010 Website Okaloosa County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, March 10th - 2pm
March 5	Okaloosa County Public Safety Schedules Training for EOC Recreational Pond Management Workshop March 23 Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
March 3	Garbage Collection Workshop March 12 OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Monday
March 2	Okaloosa County Parks Turn Water Off
February 27	Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
February 19	Cold Weather Shelters Open at 6 PM if Temperatures Drop Below 40 Degrees Okaloosa County To Offer Prescription Discount Card Saturday’s Eco-Nomic Living Expo Kicks Off Okaloosa Saves Week Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
February 17	Baker Arena 2009 Schedule of Events
February 16	Live in Concert - Third Day “Revelation Tour” Beasley Park Closed for Repairs Monday Through Thursday
February 12	Commission Meeting Tuesday Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results NWF Third Annual NIGP Reverse Trade Show
February 10	Okaloosa County will host three public information meetings on Airport Master Plan Update
February 9	Finance Receives Excellence in Financial Reporting Certificate
February 6	Committee Regroups Effort for JLUS Initiative OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Monday Heritage Museum February Events Making History
February 5	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
February 3	Destin Featured on “Wheel of Fortune” Feb. 6 Okaloosa County Parks Turn Water Off Cold Weather Shelters Open at 6 PM if Temperatures Drop Below 40 Degrees
February 2	Cold Weather Shelters Open Tonight
January 30	Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview Courthouse
January 29	Cold Weather Shelters Open Tonight Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
January 28	Crestview Cold Weather Shelter Open Tonight Feb. 21st Eco-Nomic Living Expo Discussed on WFTW1260 Thursday
January 26	Eco-Nomic Living Expo Feb. 21 at NWF State College
January 23	Niceville: A Fish Story Showings in January
January 21	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
January 20	Cold Weather Shelter Tonight
January 16	Commission Meeting Tuesday
January 15	Cold Weather Shelter Tonight The Best Place for Pets is Inside During Cold Weather Heritage Museum Need Volunteers OCWS Urges Residents to Protect Pipes in Cold Weather This Week Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
January 14	Cold Weather Shelter Tonight Okaloosa County Parks Turn Water Off Heritage Museum Seeks Artists for 2009 Saturday in the Park Festival
January 12	Eco-Nomic Living Expo Feb. 21 Exhibitor Opportunity Go Hog Wild for the 2009 Piggy Bank Pageant for Kids Cold Weather Shelters Open at 6 PM if Temperatures Drop Below 40 Degrees
January 9	NWF Seeking Community Support for Service to Canada
January 8	Corrections Officers Only 2 Nationally Certified in Northwest Florida
January 7	Okaloosa County Commission Chair, Vice-Chair Named for 2009 Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results Okaloosa County CERT Training Feb. 3-March 31 Okaloosa County Public Safety Wants Residents to Know: “You’re in Good Hands.” Garbage Collection Workshops Begin Thursday Draft of Destin & Okaloosa Isle Erosion Control Line Maps Online
January 2	County Commission Meeting Tuesday
December 31, 2008	Okaloosa County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results
December 30, 2008	Public Safety Wants Residents to Know Smoke is Due to a Prescribed Burn Today Public Safety Toys for Tots Drive at Walmart Draft of Destin & Okaloosa Isle Erosion Control Line Maps Available NEW BUS FARES IN EFFECT FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
December 19, 2008	Eco-Nomic Living Expo Feb. 21 at NWF State College Enjoy Christmas Music at Northwest Florida Regional Airport Okaloosa County Law Library Board Meeting Jan. 8
December 18, 2008	Getting New Electronics for Christmas? Don’t Forget to Recycle the Rejects DAV Van Holiday Schedule
December 17, 2008	EMS to Discuss “Home for the Holidays” on News Talk 1260 Thursday
December 16, 2008	Public Safety Collecting Toys for Tots at Walmart Saturday Heritage Museum New Estate Jewelry Program
December 12, 2008	County Commissioners Meet 12/16/08 Okaloosa County Hosts Sustainability Conference
December 11, 2008	Cold Weather Shelters for 12/11/08
December 5, 2008	Commission Meeting Tuesday OCPLC Holiday Food Drive
December 3, 2008	EMS Take Patients “Home for the Holidays” ECPRO Lunch December 16 at Angler’s Restaurant Yule of Yesteryear, December 13, 200, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
December 1, 2008	Cold Weather Shelters for 12/01/08
November 25, 2008	November 21-27 Proclaimed Farm-City Week in Okaloosa County
November 21, 2008	Cold Weather Shelters Open at 6 PM if Temperatures Drop Below 40 Degrees
November 20, 2008	Hurlburt Road Closes 2 Lanes Monday for Construction Commissioners Approve Employee Comment Card Meigs Park Temporarily Closed for Dredging FWB Featured on “Wheel of Fortune” Nov. 26
November 19, 2008	Parks Advisory Committee Cancel December Meeting
November 18, 2008	Okaloosa County Commissioner Wayne Harris Takes Oath
November 15, 2008	Commissioner Wayne Harris to be Sworn in
November 14, 2008	Recycling Just Got Easier
November 7, 2008	OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Wednesday Heritage Museum Artist Reception Thursday
November 6, 2008	Heritage Museum Receives Grant
November 5, 2008	Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meets Wednesday
November 3, 2008	New Law Authorizes Veterans’ Salutes during National Anthem Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview Courthouse Okaloosa County CERT Training in Saturdays in November
October 31, 2008	Hollywood Comes to Eglin
October 30, 2008	Board of County Commissioners District Online Newsletters Updated
October 29, 2008	Veterans Service on Cox Channel 6 Cold Weather Shelters Open in Crestview & FWB
October 28, 2008	Cold Weather Shelter Opens Tonight Annual Tradewinds Wine Tasting Sunday
October 27, 2008	Cold Weather Shelter Opens Tonight
October 24, 2008	Okaloosa County Commission Meetings Now on Cox “On Demand” Native American Recognized by Governor for Service to Local Indian Community Okaloosa County Receives National Recognition
October 23, 2008	Citizens Committee for Future Water Supply Meets
October 20, 2008	History Sandwiched In at the Heritage Museum
October 17, 2008	Lifeguards Save Lives / October Hours Cut Hurlburt Road Reduced to 2 Lanes Wednesday Okaloosa County Judicial Annex Extension Open House Monday
October 16, 2008	Commission Meeting Tuesday
October 15, 2008	County Surplus Sale
October 14, 2008	Lifeguards Cut Hours in October
October 7, 2008	Farm Bureau and Okaloosa Extension Honor WAAZ/WJSB Update on Bob Sikes Runway
October 6, 2008	Beach Safety Expands Reports on Beach Conditions
October 3, 2008	Commissioner Bill Roberts Receives Gubernatorial Appointment Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview Courthouse
September 26, 2008	VA Announces Support for ALS Patients & Families
September 25, 2008	Okaloosa County Parks Committee Reschedule Oct. 1 Meeting
September 24, 2008	Okaloosa County Sustainability Discussed on “Focus” TV Show
September 19, 2008	Final Budget Hearing Tuesday Save Our History September 28 Ezra Road Closed Monday and Tuesday Retired & Disabled Vets Eligible for Economic Stimulus Payment Heritage Museum Archives Create Documentary
September 17, 2008	A new documentary film Niceville: A Fish Story
September 16, 2008	Okaloosa County Steak Cookout - Sept. 25th
September 12, 2008	Library Co-op Meeting Monday Commission Meeting Tuesday Runway 17-35 at Bob Sikes Airport Closed Monday Night Okaloosa County Promotes National Pollution Prevention Week: Sept. 15-21
September 11, 2008	Hurricane Ike and Okaloosa Island
September 5, 2008	Okaloosa County Water & Sewer Billing Error Corrected
September 3, 2008	September is Library & Literacy Month State Representative Greg Evers Recognized by OCPLC Okaloosa Regional Airport Now Northwest Florida Regional Airport Okaloosa County FY08-09 Budget Hearing Tuesday
September 1, 2008	Double Red Flag on Okaloosa County Beaches
August 31, 2008	Okaloosa County & American Red Cross Opens Host Shelter for Louisiana Evacuees
August 29, 2008	Okaloosa County Extension Agents Recognized State Representative Greg Evers Recognized by OCPLC Okaloosa County Corrections Receives Cold Case Playing Cards
August 27, 2008	Wright Yard Waste Facility Closed for Repairs Thursday Commission Meeting Tuesday at Crestview City Council
August 15, 2008	Local Extension Teaches Children to Save & Manage Money Commission Meeting Tuesday Air Service Team Building Program Presented August 22
August 13, 2008	Heri’tij Road Show August 21st Okaloosa Saves Offers Cash For Your Bash
August 12, 2008	Elections Supervisor Pat Hollarn in Terrible Wreck
August 8, 2008	Okaloosa County Greenways Plan Workshop Thursday
August 7, 2008	Okaloosa County Pledges Support of National Conservation Efforts – Invites Citizens to Join the Pledge
August 4, 2008	Junior Lifeguards Capture Gold at USLA Competition Vets Eligible for Economic Stimulus Payment Week Ahead for Commissioners
July 30, 2008	Library Co-Op meeting Live Oak Church Road Closed
July 29, 2008	Budget Review Thursday Animal Control Workshop Thursday Joint Land Use Study Extended
July 24, 2008	Access Road under Brooks Bridge Closed Tuesday 7-11 AM Last Chance to Sign Up for 5th Annual Teach Children to Save Project
July 21, 2008	Austin Avenue Closed Tuesday Florida Benchmarking Consortium and Escambia County Offer Citizen Participation Focus Group
July 18, 2008	County Commissioners Budget Review Destin Airport Noise Study Review July 31st Update on Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak Austin Avenue Closed Monday
July 17, 2008	Heritage Museum Flying Needles Quilt Exhibit Begins August 8
July 14, 2008	Bob Sikes and Destin Airports Launch New Websites Hollywood Boulevard Resurface Begins August 4
July 14, 2008	Budget Meeting Tuesday
July 11, 2008	The Week Ahead For County Commissioners Okaloosa County Receives Official StormReady Designation Richpien Road Intersecting Racetrack is Closed Monday Turpentining in the Panhandle
July 9, 2008	Joint Land Use Study Interim Draft Report Released PAWS Audit Topic of July 31 Workshop
July 7, 2008	Commissioners Amunds & Jannazo Receive Certification Learn More About Finance at FWB Library – Join the Money Club Heritage Museum Available for Events
July 3, 2008	Area Activity of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Grey fox tests positive for Rabies Virus Hasty Lane in Rocky Bayou Reopened Commissioner John Jannazo & Commissioner Gene Valentino
July 1, 2008	AL Amloidosis Presumptive Disease Associated with Agent Orange DFAS Toll-free Numbers for VA Retro Payments & CRSC Heritage Museum Hosts Emerald Coast Woodturners Guild
June 27, 2008	Update on Tomatoes Commission Meeting on Tuesday
June 26, 2008	The New Beach Web Cam New Citizens Committee for Future Water Supply Meeting Water & Sewer Closed for Training
June 26, 2008	Hasty Lane in Rocky Bayou Still Closed
June 24, 2008	Heritage Museum Announces New Planned Giving Program
June 20, 2008	Waste Management & Okaloosa County Reminder
June 19, 2008	Cherokee Bend Subdivision & Okaloosa County to Meet Tuesday
June 17, 2008	Update on Tomatoes
June 16, 2008	VA Helping Vets Avoid Foreclosure Law Library Meeting Tuesday July 1st Speaker Designate Ray Sansom Recognized by the Florida Library Association Eglin Installation Growth Committee Meeting June 18 Joint Land Use Study Policy Committee Meeting June 18
June 13, 2008	Tomatoes Linked to New York in Florida Case of Salmonella
June 12, 2008	OCPLC Governing Board Meeting Monday
June 9, 2008	Road Under Brooks Bridge Closed
June 6, 2008	EOC to Utilize Billboards Commissioner Sherry Campbell Schedules Special Meeting
June 5, 2008	Richpien Road Closed for Utility Work Annual County Store and More
June 2, 2008	BCC Meeting Tuesday "Steak on the Take" Fundraiser
May 29, 2008	County Golf Tournament
May 28, 2008	FDVA Director on WFTW
May 27, 2008	Teen Money Adventures CERT Training Work Continues on John Riley Barnhill Road
May 23, 2008	Commissioner Jannazo Newsletter
May 23, 2008	BRAC Growth Initiatives Detailed Emergency Responders Collect Food State of the County
May 20, 2008	County Launches New Web Site Museum Hosts Native American Artist
May 19, 2008	Beach Safety Week
May 15, 2008	EMS Week May 18-24 Sponsors 2nd Annual Food Drive
May 14, 2008	John Riley Barnhill Road Now Open
May 8, 2008	Doolittle Raiders Homecoming Event Library Co-op Board Meeting
May 7, 2008	Roads Resurfacing in Crestview
April 29, 2008	See Okaloosa Regional Airport’s Low Fares at www.flyvps.com 4-H District Events Day Winners from Okaloosa County 4-H Summer-Rama Youth Summer Programs Information
April 25, 2008	Public Transit WAVE Bus System Now Serving Eglin VA Clinic
April 24, 2008	5th Annual Teach Children to Save Project
April 22, 2008	Get HisTOURical - Okaloosa County Tourism Week May 10-18
April 18, 2008	Workshops Scheduled for Tuesday
April 17, 2008	Beasley Park Open Weekends Only While Roof Replaced
April 16, 2008	Access Road Under Brooks Bridge Closed Overnight Monday
April 10, 2008	West College Road Resurface Project Commissioners Encourage Students to “Read Okaloosa!”
April 7, 2008	Park Ranger Recognized for Cleaning Up County Parks Panhandle Heritage 5K Race & Kids’ 1Mile Fun Run Heritage Museum Hosts Victorian Tea US Airways will begin operations from the Okaloosa Airport Okaloosa Airports Director Meets in Destin
August 28, 2007	Week Ahead for Commissioners September is Library Month Fly to Chicago
August 28, 2007	Sylvania Heights Yard Sale is Saturday, 29 Sep from 0800 to --.
August 24, 2007	Okaloosa Airport Expansion Wins National Excellence Award
August 22, 2007	Fire at Okaloosa County Corrections
August 21, 2007	POW/MIA Day Trawick Creek Bridge Closed Heritage Museum to Host Private Collection
August 17, 2007	Teach Children to Save Program Saves More Then $9,900. Week Ahead for County Commissioners Help Out The Beach Clean-up Crew
August 16, 2007	Okaloosa County and City of Crestview Team Up for Local Resident
August 15, 2007	Deerland MSBU Meeting Okaloosa County EMS Shift Commander Terminated
August 14, 2007	Veterans Affairs Bill Cooper to Visit Okaloosa County Tomorrow Panhandle Historic Preservation Alliance Meeting
August 10, 2007	County Ranks #18 Nationwide for Money Raised for Heart Walk The Week Ahead for the County Commissioners Slaterpryce is President-Elect Florida Engineering Society
August 8, 2007	911 Service Restored Library OCLPC Board Meeting
August 7, 2007	911 Service Out in Certain Locations
August 6, 2007	Heritage Museum Announces Boggy’s Best BBQ Contest
August 3, 2007	Week Ahead for Commissioners Methods to Deal with Nuisance Wildlife in August Open House - New County Offices Location

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July 2007 News Releases

July 30, 2007	Commissioners Week Ahead and Buget Schedule Parks Committee Meeting Cancelled Cottonwood Dr. & Tupelo St. Temporary Road Closure
July 26, 2007	Inmate Found Unconscious in Jail Cell
July 25, 2007	Commissioner Campbell to Appear on Cox Benefiting Hospice Hands on History at Heritage Musuem Beach Workshop Affordable Housing
July 23, 2007	Limited Pesticide Applicator’s Training and Exam Aug. 8
July 19, 2007	July 23 Proclaimed Dorothy Sibert Day Wireless Internet Access Available at Okaloosa Regional Airport Board of Okaloosa County Commissioners Week Ahead Over $50,000 Saved Through Teach Children to Save Program 4th Annual Teach Children To Save Project
July 15, 2007	Public Safety Gets Okaloosa (Storm) Ready
July 13, 2007	Proposed Budget Hearings Special Meeting for Budget Discussions Schedule for Department Budget Reviews Class in the Ancient Art of Tatting in July
July 12, 2007	Budget Hearings Begin Mayo Trail Opens, Tupelo Street Closes in Crestview
July 9, 2007	New Traffic Signal at Live Oak Church Road Commissioner Amunds Appointed to Children in Crisis Board American Eagle Flys Non-Stop to Chicago

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June 2007 News Releases

June 29, 2007	Beach Renourishment Update
June 28, 2007	Mayo Trail Road Closed for July 5th
June 26, 2007	Pumpout Stations for Okaloosa County Shalimar Bridge Lane Closed Wednesday 2007 Junior Lifeguard Program
June 20, 2007	Ray Lynn Park Closed Steak Dinner Fund Raiser
June 14, 2007	County Commissioners will Hold a Special Meeting June 19th
June 12, 2007	Okaloosa County Residents Urged to Conserve Water Arbennie Pritchett Facility Receives Operating Permit OCPLC Board Meeting
June 8, 2007	Burn Ban for Okaloosa County
June 7, 2007	Correctional Officer Arrested
June 6, 2007	Bridge Closed June 11th
June 5, 2007	Beach Safety Program
June 4, 2007	Panhandle Historic Preservation Alliance Meeting
June 1, 2007	BCC Meeting June 5th

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May 2007 News Releases

May 31, 2007	Law Library Board Meeting
May 30, 2007	Beach Restoration Presentations
May 29, 2007	New Exhibit at Heritage Muesum New Stop Added to WAVE Route
May 23, 2007	American Eagle Has Flights to Chicago Beach Safety Discussed on May 24th
May 18, 2007	Homestead Raised to $50,000 for Qualified Applicants Are You Ready For A Storm EMS Week EMS Food Drive EMS Photo Award Winner
May 15, 2007	Arbennie Pritchett Water Reclamation Facility
May 10, 2007	Delta Connection Adds New Flight BCC Meeting
May 9, 2007	Ready Okaloosa
May 8, 2007	Burn Ban For Okaloosa County OCPLC Meeting
May 7, 2007	Park Closed May 14th and 15th
May 4, 2007	Young Investor Program in June Panhandle Historic Preservation Alliance Meeting Hands on History at Heritage Muesem
May 3, 2007	Are You "Ready Okaloosa"
May 1, 2007	Hurricane Supplies Sale Tax Holiday

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April 2007 News Releases

April 30, 2007	Commissioner's Meeting on Tuesday
April 24, 2007	31st Annual Saturday in the Park
April 23, 2007	This Week for County Commissioners Teach a Child to Save Press Conference
April 16, 2007	This Week for County Commissioners Road Construction Update and Closures
April 12, 2007	Jeff Fanto Catching Up to Growth Management
April 9, 2007	Capital Projects Workshop Tuesday Steak on the Take - April 12
April 6, 2007	Get Ready to Ride the WAVE Trolley
April 2, 2007	Hurlburt Field Road Update

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March 2007 News Releases

March 30, 2007	Next Week for County Commissioners
March 28, 2007	Hurlburt Field Road Update
March 26, 2007	Shoal River Drive Closure April 2 through 12
March 23, 2007	Take a Trip Library Co-Op Meets Monday
March 22, 2007	Gardening in the Panhandle
March 15, 2007	Reduce Waistlines and Fatten Wallets County Commissioners Meeting E9-1-1 Institute Honors County Technician
March 12, 2007	Meigs Park Temporarily Closed Jeff Miller's Representative This Week
March 9, 2007	County Golf Tournament Benefits Heart Association Volunteer Opportunities at the Heritage Museum Lifeguards Patrolling Okaloosa County Beaches Jeff Miller's Representative Next Week Next Week at the Commission Office
March 7, 2007	E9-1-1 Institute Honors Okaloosa County Comm. Technician E9-1-1 Institute Honors Kaela O’Neill for 9-1-1 Heroism Kiwanis Yard Sale Spectacular
March 5, 2007	Commission Meeting 3/06/07

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February 2007 News Releases

February 27, 2007	New Security at Crestview Courthouse
February 22, 2007	Take a Break, Take a Trip Special Meeting on 2/27/07
February 16, 2007	America Saves
February 12, 2007	NFSO and Heritage Museum Program
February 9, 2007	Stormwater Workshop
February 8, 2007	Stormwater Workshop Scheduled
February 5, 2007	FAC Association Takes Stand on Dangerous Wildlife
February 2, 2007	Beasley Park Opening Delayed

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January 2007 News Releases

January 24, 2007	WAVE Shuttle Schedule Changes
January 23, 2007	Amunds and Curry to Appear on “Focus on Okaloosa"
January 22, 2007	Commissioner Recognizes Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Riemer Reconstruction of Ocean City Access Ways
January 10, 2007	Cold Weather Shelter for January 10, 2007
January 8, 2007	Beasley Park will Temporarily Close Master Tree Farmer Mini-Series
January 2, 2007	Parks Advisory Schedule for 2007

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