The Primary Results are In – Here’s How Your Neighbors Voted in August. Experts React.
The Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Office has released its precinct level data from the primary elections from August 2022. Here’s what they reveal.
Niceville Representative Maney Preps for 2nd Term in Tallahassee
Representative T. Patterson Maney (R-Shalimar) headed to Tallahassee before session to elect leadership for the State House – and to prep for Session 2023.
Ponder To Give NWFSC Fall Commencement Address
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speaker, Mel Ponder.
Industry of the Future? Hsu Foundation Wants You(r Government) to Co-Sign On A $102 Million Grant
A local nonprofit started by entrepreneur Paul Hsu wants to partner with Okaloosa County to apply for a $100M+ grant. Commissioners aren’t sold on the idea.
Exile From Boggy – High Costs Force Out Low-Income Residents
Poorer Niceville residents are getting priced out of their homes. Here’s why its happening and what it means for you.
Okaloosa Commissioners Sworn In For Their Next Four-Year Term.
Commissioners Carolyn Ketchel (R-Shalimar) and Trey Goodwin (R-Fort Walton Beach) were re-installed before Tuesday’s board of county commissioners meeting.
Niceville Council Votes to Pay Itself – Here’s How Much They’ll Make:
Niceville Council Members and Mayor will receive payment for their work after a 4-1 vote. This marks the first time Niceville Council members will receive pay.
Niceville Renames Highway To Honor Mayor Randall Wise
Niceville City Council voted unanimously to rename part of SR-285 after Mayor Randall Wise, who passed away in 2020.
Mental Health and Higher Ed; Rep. Patt Maney Preps for Third Year in Tallahassee
Representative Patt Maney’s first two years in Tallahassee went pretty well for him as far as freshmen lawmakers go. He got more bills passed in 2022 than any other freshman lawmaker in Tallahassee – a total of six.
Florida Governor Announces Funding to Add CDL Drivers to Florida’s Workforce
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) will receive $1.5 Million to help alleviate the shortage of CDL-certified truck drivers in the state.
