Walton Tourism Pros: “We have no voice” With Local Government
A simmering feud between the Walton County Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners is reaching a boiling point as frustrated TDC members claim they are powerless “marionettes” whose expertise is being ignored.
Eglin AFB Services Limited Amid Government Furlough
Eglin AFB announces limited services and facility closures during the government shutdown and furlough, impacting multiple base departments.
Powerful Oversight Requested After Brightline Train Slams Into Robot
Powerful Oversight Requested After Brightline Train Slams Into Robot Staff Reports January 29, 2026 5:15 pm Government, State Government, Travel In Brief: 👤 Who: Congressman Patronis and the National Transportation Safety Board 🚆 What: A Brightline train collided with an autonomous delivery robot 📅 When: January 15, 2026 📍 Where: Miami, Florida ⚠️ Why: To […]
Florida Reveals Shocking Candy Test Results in Powerful Food Safety Push
Florida released new candy testing results showing arsenic detected in multiple products as part of the Healthy Florida First initiative.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis introduces PROTECT Act to repeal Section 230, raising questions about online speech and liability
A Northwest Florida lawmaker wants to repeal one of the laws that quietly shapes how we all use the internet. 💻⚖️
Rep. Jimmy Patronis has introduced the PROTECT Act, a bill that would fully repeal Section 230, the legal shield that protects websites from liability over most user-posted content. Patronis says the bill is it’s about protecting kids online, but fails to cite any measures in the bill that would do just that.
What would repeal actually do, and what wouldn’t it do? We break it down in plain terms.
Breakthrough Protection: Dexter’s Law Makes Florida Safer for Pets
Florida’s Dexter’s Law creates the state’s first online animal abuser database and boosts penalties for cruelty, protecting pets and communities.
Breaking Barriers: AFWERX Innovators Elevate Opportunity in the Air Force
Two Airmen earned commissioning opportunities after presenting a low-cost drone detection system to senior Air Force leaders.
New Fitness Options Signal Major Shift in Air Force Readiness
The Air Force is updating fitness test standards, offering more exercise options, and resuming official testing under new rules in July 2026.
Eglin Air Force Base Is Awarded A Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Support Infrastructure and Modernization
Air Force Awards Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Support Eglin Staff Reports December 31, 2025 12:48 pm Eglin Air Force Base, Emerald Coast, Government, Hurlburt Field, Mary Esther, Military In Brief: 👤 Who: U.S. Air Force; Strategic Test Solutions LLC ❓ What: $1.87 billion operations and maintenance contract 📅 When: Awarded in December 2025; runs through […]
Crestview Councilmember Ryan Bullard Resigns, City Seeks Replacement
Crestview City Councilmember Ryan Bullard has announced his resignation effective Dec. 31, 2025, citing professional, personal, and health-related considerations. City officials have opened the application process to fill the vacant Precinct 2 seat through the remainder of Bullard’s term, ending in November 2026.
