This Bombshell Ruling Could End Red Light Cameras in Florida
A Broward County judge has dismissed a red-light camera ticket and ruled that part of Florida’s automated traffic enforcement law violates constitutional due process protections.
Stunning Alys Beach Wins Architecture Honor
Scenic Walton awarded Alys Beach its Design Excellence Award, recognizing the community’s iconic architecture and scenic design along Highway 30A.
Free Yellow Fly Kits Offered as Painful Bite Season Begins
South Walton residents can pick up free Yellow Fly Kits beginning April 1 as mosquito control officials prepare for the annual return of the biting pests.
Breakthrough Tax Relief or Risky Gamble?
Florida voters could soon decide whether to eliminate most property taxes on homesteaded homes, a proposal that could save homeowners money but cost local governments billions in lost revenue.
Destin Fire, HCA Partner on a Powerful “Floating ER” Vessel
Destin’s first responders are launching a 52-foot “floating emergency room” designed to deliver advanced trauma care on the water before patients ever reach the hospital.
Okaloosa and Walton Students Win Big at Regional STEM
Okaloosa and Walton students showcased innovation and scientific excellence at the 2026 East Panhandle Regional Science and Engineering Fair, earning top honors and state finalist spots.
Walton County Rolls Out Free Tram Service
Walton County Tourism will launch expanded free Beach Tram routes on March 1, connecting municipal parking lots to regional beach accesses in an effort to ease congestion and improve public access.
Drone Espionage Act Hits Home on the Emerald Coast
Sen. Ashley Moody’s Drone Espionage Act advanced out of committee Thursday, targeting unauthorized drone surveillance of U.S. military installations — including airspace over parts of the Emerald Coast.
Niceville Graduate Races Toward a Professional Motorsports Career
Jackson Shirey, an Okaloosa Technical College graduate, is heading to Daytona after earning ASE Master certification and a prestigious racing internship.
Shoal River Timberlands Project: Will Okaloosa Taxpayers Foot the Bill?
Okaloosa County commissioners voted unanimously to advance a Shoal River conservation partnership with the State, but unanswered questions remain about long-term financial responsibilities.
