One of These People Will Serve As Northwest Florida’s Next Congressperson

Sixteen candidates are competing to fill Floridaโ€™s 1st Congressional District seat in a special election on April 1, following Matt Gaetzโ€™s resignation. The field is dominated by Republicans, including frontrunner Jimmy Patronis, while a Democrat and several third-party candidates will appear on the general election ballot.

Niceville, You Have Two Charter Amendments on the Ballot in 2025. Details:

Niceville residents will vote on two charter amendments in the March 11 municipal election. The first would let the Mayor cast a tiebreaking vote when the council deadlocks on appointing a new council member. The second would remove the city residency requirement for the city clerk. Both measures passed recent council votes, with mixed reactions to giving the Mayor additional power but unanimous support for flexibility on the clerkโ€™s residency.

2024 Local Election Results for Okaloosa County

In Okaloosa Countyโ€™s general election, around 75% of eligible voters cast their ballots, showing strong support for Republican candidates and certain statewide measures. Notable outcomes included the re-election of Matt Gaetz and Senator Rick Scott, the continuation of the EDATE Tax Exemption, and the passing of amendments two and five. However, amendments for recreational marijuana and extended abortion access fell short of the 60% threshold required for state constitutional inclusion.