Boyles Wins Special Florida Legislature Election
Republican Nathan Boyles wins the Florida House District 3 seat—but Democrat Dondre Wise’s performance may signal a shift in the Panhandle’s political winds.
Special Election: Dondre Wise Wants to Be Your Fl-3 State Representative
Can a 26-year-old Navy veteran and former windmill tech flip a longtime Republican seat in Northwest Florida? Deondre Wise thinks voters are ready for a new kind of leadership.
Governor Appoints Zack Smith to UWF Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Pensacola native Zack Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, providing the board with local legal expertise. Smith serves as Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. He also serves as a […]
Patronis, Boyles Win Their Special Elections
Northwest Florida will soon have a representative in Congress again, as Jimmy Patronis wins a special election for Florida’s 1st Congressional District, while Nathan Boyles secures the GOP nomination for Florida House District 3.
New Niceville Councilmen Take Oath of Office
Niceville’s city council just got a shake-up—find out who’s stepping in, who’s stepping out, and what’s next for the city’s leadership!
Hiccups Hamper Election Day in Niceville
The Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections faced election day issues with early test result postings and unreadable ballots, highlighting challenges in a busy election season.
Jack Schlechter Appointed to First Judicial Circuit Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Judge Jack Schlechter to the First Judicial Circuit Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Bergosh’s retirement. Schlechter has served as an Okaloosa County judge since 2022 and previously worked as a prosecutor and private attorney.
State Senator Gaetz Suffers Medical Emergency
Former Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools and State Senator for Okaloosa County Don Gaetz suffered a medical emergency at a speaking engagement near Milton.
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.
