Breakthrough Tax Relief or Risky Gamble?

Florida voters could soon decide whether to eliminate most property taxes on homesteaded homes, a proposal that could save homeowners money but cost local governments billions in lost revenue.
Pensacola Man Accused of Threatening the President

A 46-year-old Pensacola man has been indicted in federal court on a charge of making a threat against the President of the United States, according to prosecutors.
Florida Rolls Out New Driver License Exam Standards Statewide

Florida Rolls Out New Driver License Exam Standards Statewide Staff Reports February 2, 2026 1:20 pm Florida, State Government In Brief: 👤 Who: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) 📢 What: English-only driver license testing policy 📅 When: Begins Friday, Feb. 6 📍 Where: All Florida driver license testing locations statewide 🚦 […]
Powerful Federal Sting Uncovers Massive Cocaine Operation on the Water

A Marathon charter captain was arrested after allegedly selling cocaine to undercover officers in a federal maritime drug trafficking sting.
GALLERY: Edge Elementary Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Edge Elementary celebrated 100 years of education on the grounds of the school along SR-85 in Niceville.
Fort Walton Beach OKs $415K no-bid contract for new downtown parking lot

With downtown parking spots disappearing fast, Fort Walton Beach is skipping the bidding process to get a new lot built in record time.
BrunchFest Returns to Pensacola This October to Support Boys & Girls Clubs

BrunchFest returns to downtown Pensacola this October to raise funds for youth programs through a community brunch event hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.
Mary Esther officials outline fixes after citywide water outage exposes infrastructure flaws

A crash, a buried valve, and a city left without water—Mary Esther’s leaders explain how it happened, what it’ll cost, and what’s next.
Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall

Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:54 am Uncategorized In Brief: Emerald Coast Classic Set for November 24–25 in Niceville Eight college teams will compete in the second annual Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament, set for November 24–25 at Northwest Florida State College’s Raider Arena in […]
OCSO Investigates I-10 Overpass Projectile Attack

OCSO Investigates I-10 Overpass Projectile Attack Staff Reports June 5, 2025 10:22 am Uncategorized In Brief: The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case where concrete and eggs were thrown from the Wilkerson Bluff overpass onto Interstate 10 near Holt. Three commercial vehicles were struck and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The Okaloosa County […]