Florida ethics panel dismisses complaint against Fort Walton Beach councilman Bryce Jeter
State ethics officials closed a complaint against Councilman Bryce Jeter, finding no legal basis to pursue an ethics case even as disputes over a jailed homeowner’s property sale remain contested.
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa
Cold weather shelters are opening across Okaloosa County this week to provide emergency housing and warmth as overnight temperatures plunge.
NAACP calls Gap Creek flooding an environmental justice crisis as local leaders emand Action in Fort Walton Beach
How long should a neighborhood live with flooding, mold, and contaminated water?
The NAACP says the answer for Sylvania Heights has been decades, and that’s unacceptable.
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa
Okaloosa County opens cold-weather shelters in Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, and Crestview to protect residents during freezing temperatures.
Outstanding Achievement: Okaloosa High Schools Dominate National AP Honor Roll
Three Okaloosa County high schools earned national recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll for expanding access to advanced coursework.
Urgent Alert: Fake Navy Federal Scam Leads to $19K Cash Shipment
Fort Walton Beach police recovered $19,000 in cash after intercepting a FedEx shipment tied to a phone scam impersonating Navy Federal Credit Union.
Lawsuit seeks to block Fort Walton Beach Charter Amendments, claims ballot language misleads voters
A legal challenge now threatens to derail Fort Walton Beach’s sweeping charter overhaul, with critics warning voters could be asked to approve major power shifts and spending changes without fully knowing what’s at stake.
Disturbing Arrest: Fort Walton Beach Man Accused of Lewd Act
A Fort Walton Beach man was arrested after deputies say he committed a lewd act in front of juvenile girls near David Street.
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa
Okaloosa County opens cold weather shelters with transportation for residents, families, and the elderly during extreme winter weather.
Rapid Police Action Ends Scary School Lockdown After Gunfire Report
Police arrested a suspect without incident after reports of gunfire near a Fort Walton Beach school prompted a rapid lockdown and response.
