Nurses Picket HCA Fort Walton-Destin. Here’s what they want:
Nurses at HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital took to the picket line Tuesday, arguing that staffing shortages and stalled contract negotiations are affecting both caregivers and patients.
Walton Officials Push for Urgent Ban on Data Centers
Walton County commissioners and residents are moving quickly to stop future data centers, warning the facilities could drain water supplies, strain the electric grid, and permanently alter the county’s character.
DeSantis Awards Law Enforcement Bonuses; Program Has Now Reached 9,400 Recruits
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state has awarded more than 9,400 law enforcement officers $5,000 recruitment bonuses since launching the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program in 2022.
At an event in Panama City, DeSantis presented checks to recruits from Bay, Franklin, Gulf, and Walton counties, highlighting the state’s continued push to recruit, reward, and retain law enforcement officers.
Crestview and Shalimar families receive life-changing HVAC donations from local company
Two Okaloosa County families facing severe medical and financial challenges received free HVAC systems from Mills Heating & Air through its annual “Neighbor in Need” giveaway, bringing them critical relief and renewed comfort.
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