A Bed 4 Me Celebrates 3,000th Delivery To Needy Child.
A Bed 4 Me, a Niceville-area non-profit, celebrated the delivery of its 3,000th bed to a child in need during a special event at 3rd Planet Brewing. The organization, which provides beds, bedding, and pillows to children living in poverty, continues to rely on community support as it looks forward to helping even more families.
After Election Night – One Race Separated By Just 13 Votes
Election results are mostly in for Okaloosa County, with some close races still pending final counts. Sherri Cox is leading a tight race for District 3 County Commissioner, while incumbents Eric Aden and Paul Mixon secured decisive wins. Drew Palmer narrowly defeated Mary Anne Windes in District 5, and Parker Destin won a seat on the Okaloosa School Board.
Family Attorney Demands Charges for Former Deputy Who Shot and Killed Roger Fortson
105 days after the shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson by now-fired Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran, Fortson’s family and attorney Ben Crump demand that State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden charge Duran.
Motorcycle-Mounted Camera Clears Name of Deputy Arrested for Reckless Driving
All charges against former Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Dylan Gentry have been dismissed after video evidence disproved allegations of reckless driving, racing, and felony tampering. Gentry, who was terminated from the Sheriff’s Office following his arrest, is now looking to restore his personal and professional reputation.
After Campaign Rally With Republican Stars In Niceville – Congressman Gaetz Talks Affordable Housing, Rice’s Whales, Other Issues in Okaloosa County.
Congressman Matt Gaetz headlined a Republican rally in Niceville, discussing local and national issues, including affordable housing challenges in Okaloosa County and the impact of Rice’s whales on Eglin Air Force Base testing. The event featured speeches by prominent local and state Republican figures, drawing a crowd of 300 supporters.
Law Enforcement Nabs Two In Mobile Meth Lab Caper
A routine traffic stop in Niceville led to the arrest of two individuals and the discovery of an active meth lab inside their vehicle. Both suspects, with extensive criminal histories, face multiple drug-related charges.
Paul N’ Saul: The Boys of the Anti-NIMBY Brigade
In this conversation, Christopher and Paul discuss various topics including updates on the Fortson saga, campaign finance in Okaloosa County, and the professional soccer career of Liliana Fernandez. They also touch on the idea of creating a separate school district for Niceville. The conversation highlights the impact of gun violence on the Fortson family, the significance of campaign finance in politics, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of a separate school district.
Commissioner Calls Out Tax Break: A Race To The Bottom?
Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles cast the sole dissenting vote against placing a referendum on the November ballot to extend a tax exemption for qualifying companies. Boyles, who originally supported the measure a decade ago, now argues the tax creates unfair competition, offers minimal benefit, and incurs high compliance costs. Despite his concerns, the referendum was approved, with proponents arguing that the exemption has attracted significant investment and job creation to the county.
Fortson Family Attorney Demands Charges For Former Okaloosa Deputy Who Shot and Killed Hurlburt Airman
As the Fortson family awaits justice, will State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden heed Ben Crump’s call to charge the deputy involved in the controversial shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson?
Brother of Slain Hurlburt Airman Roger Fortson Shot and Killed in Atlanta
Tragedy strikes again for the Fortson family as the younger brother of a slain Hurlburt Field Airman is fatally shot in Georgia, amid a surge of teen violence in Atlanta.
