ANOTHER delay hampers SS United States trip to the bottom of the Gulf.
The SS United States is set to leave Philadelphia on February 8, 2025, en route to Mobile, Alabama, where contractors will prepare it for deployment as the world’s largest artificial reef. The transformation will take approximately a year, with the final reef location expected to be 20 nautical miles south of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Okaloosa County will also develop a museum to preserve the ship’s history.
Adams Sanitation Expands Commercial Waste Services in Okaloosa County
Adams Sanitation has received approval from the Okaloosa County Commission to offer commercial waste hauling services, beginning in Northern Okaloosa County.
Okaloosa County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Battery
A Crestview man, Edgar Enrique Nunez, has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison followed by 20 years of probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor. Multiple agencies, including the Crestview Police Department and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, investigated the case.
Allegiant Pilots Vote in Favor of Strike, Here’s What That Means For Northwest Florida Economy:
Allegiant Pilots Vote in Favor of Strike, Here’s What That Means For Northwest Florida Economy: Christopher Saul February 3, 2025 4:09 pm Aviation, Business, Niceville, Okaloosa County, Valparaiso In Brief: •🧑✈️ Who: Allegiant Air pilots, represented by Teamsters Local 2118 •✈️ What: Potential strike over pay, scheduling, and benefits •📅 When: Strike could happen after […]
2025 Congressional Special Election in Florida House District 1 Results
We are live-blogging the results of the special election to replace Matt Gaetz in the United States House of Representatives. Check back often for updates.
Early Voting Temporarily Halted in Okaloosa County Due to Winter Storm Enzo
Early voting in Okaloosa County is temporarily suspended on January 21 through 23, 2025, due to Winter Storm Enzo, with operations resuming on January 24 and key details provided for Election Day and voting procedures.
Okaloosa County School District Opens Kindergarten and New Student Registration
Okaloosa County School District has opened registration for kindergarteners and new students for the 2025-2026 school year, requiring families to use the Focus Parent Portal for enrollment.
Emerald Coast Schools Cancel Classes Ahead of Winter Weather
Okaloosa and Walton counties close schools for two days due to expected snow, sleet, and freezing rain, prioritizing student and staff safety.
The Florida Bar Acknowledges Investigation of Matt Gaetz
What’s next for former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz? A Florida Bar investigation, a congressional replacement race, and a potential run for governor in 2026.
Okaloosa County Teacher Honored with Presidential Excellence Award
Jacqueline Sheffield, a mathematics teacher at Fort Walton Beach High School, has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, recognizing her 28 years of teaching excellence and dedication to STEM education.
