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The 2014 Primary E-Voter for Okaloosa and Walton Counties is now on-line! The E-Voter is your "one-stop-shopping" place for primary election information. Be informed. Be prepared. Be a voter! Last day to register in time to vote in the 26 Aug Primary: 28 July
WSRE Rally 2014: One night left! Escambia County voters should tune in to Cox channel 9 or satellite channel 23 on Thursday, 24 July, at 7:00 for the televised candidate forum featuring all their local races. Santa Rosa County voters can watch the video of their candidate forum. The video for Okaloosa County candidates will be posted soon.
Don't miss the candidate forums! School Board candidate forum: A coalition of local churches will sponsor this political forum on Thursday, 24 July, from 7-9:00 pm, at Family of faith Community Church (428 Racetrack Rd NE, FWB). For more information call 850-862-4012. Meet the Okaloosa County Commission candidates: The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce and the Destin Log will host a forum for BCC candidates on Thursday, 7 Aug, from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Destin City Hall Annex. Submit questions to the Destin Log editor or call the Destin Area CoC (837-6241) for more information. Poquito Bayou Community Association Candidates Night: The PBCA will host candidates for local office on Monday, 11 Aug, from 6:15-9:00pm in the Bob Hope Village Community Ballroom (30 Holly Ave, Shalimar). For more information contact Bob Davis.
Hispanic Fest 2014: This family-oriented, cultural and educational festival is scheduled for Sunday, 21 Sep, from 11am – 8pm at the beautiful Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island. This event will showcase the very best of Hispanic music, folkloric dances, arts and crafts, exhibits, and the flavors and aromas of our excellent cuisine. Please visit United for a Good Cause for more information. If you want to become a sponsor or vendor, email us or contact David Triana at (850) 368-3505 or Estela Elias at (850) 303-3686.
Action & Advocacy	Voter Info
Seriously? BP is apparently trying to get out of paying the class action settlement it agreed to in 2012 as a result of the Gulf oil spill disaster. Read about it.	Registration Deadline: Books close on 28 July for the 26 August Primary. Register to vote in this important election!
15th Annual State of the County Report: Did you miss it? Crestview Community TV has you covered. Watch the videos.	Overseas Voter? Find all the help you need at the overseas voter helpdesk.
BCC Candidate Forum: Couldn't make it to the candidate forum? Watch the videos courtesy of Crestview Community Television.	New to Florida? Find your state and federal representatives. New to Okaloosa County? Use this Guide to Elected Officials or ask the Supervisor of Elections.
Healthcare Reform: Sign up at the healthcare marketplace. Need help signing up for Obamacare? Email Kara Bryant of Families Count, or call 850-941-7156, Toll Free: 888-390-5131.	Florida Handbook: The Florida Handbook is the leading guide to state government and its history. Download the all-new 2014 edition and view a brief history of the handbook.
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