Okaloosa County, Florida Public Records

Okaloosa County is located in the northwest corner of Florida and is part of the Florida Panhandle. It is bordered by Walton County to the east, Santa Rosa County to the west, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. The county seat is Crestview.

Okaloosa County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners. The board is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and enacting ordinances. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, who is responsible for law enforcement and the operation of the county jail. Other county offices include the Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, and Clerk of Courts.

The county is served by the Okaloosa County School District, which operates public schools in the county. The district is the largest employer in the county, with over 5,000 employees.

The county is home to Eglin Air Force Base, the largest Air Force base in the United States. The base is home to the Air Armament Center, the 96th Test Wing, and the 33rd Fighter Wing. The base is also home to the 7th Special Forces Group.

Okaloosa County Court is located in Crestview, Florida and is part of the First Judicial Circuit of Florida. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over family law matters, such as divorce, child support, and adoption.