Fort Walton Beach Sex Offender Arrested for Illegal Porn Possession
A Fort Walton Beach man is back in jail after investigators say they found child pornography and uncovered new probation violations during a Wednesday search.
Invest 93L brings rain, storm risk to Okaloosa County as system moves through Gulf
A tropical disturbance in the Gulf is expected to bring 2–4 inches of rain, choppy surf, and possible flash flooding to Okaloosa County, though significant development remains unlikely.
Tropic Watch: Okaloosa officials monitoring possible development
A storm brewing in the Gulf may soon earn a name—find out what forecasters are saying and how local officials are preparing.
Greek Festival returns to Mary Esther this October
Mary Esther’s Greek Festival returns October 17–19 with food, dancing, live music, kids’ activities, and newly completed church icons on display.
Northeast Okaloosa County designated rural area of opportunity to boost economic growth
Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order designates northeast Okaloosa County as a Rural Area of Opportunity to boost economic growth and job creation.
Okaloosa County unveils $687M budget, millage stays flat while property taxes go up
Despite an unchanged millage rate for Okaloosa County, residents should expect to pay more due to rising property taxes.
Mary Esther still without animal control after PAWS cancels contract, city seeks alternatives
Mary Esther is still without animal control services after PAWS canceled its contract, leaving city leaders scrambling for solutions and demanding fairness in future agreements.
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.
Okaloosa County Commissioners approve amendment to Hospital Assessment Program
Okaloosa County commissioners approved an amendment to the Local Provider Participation Fund, ensuring local hospitals can continue receiving Medicaid-related reimbursements at no cost to taxpayers.
Okaloosa County approves land use change for planned veterans retirement community
A major veterans housing project just cleared a key hurdle in Okaloosa County—here’s what’s next for Victory Village.
