County, EMS Union Avoid Impasse, Pass Collective Bargaining Agreement
The EMS Union in Okaloosa County has begun to look a lot like Don Quixote. Four months after all non-union employees got a 5% raise, the EMS employees, represented by a trade union machine out of the northeast, were able to avoid an impasse and get their constituents a deal.
Mother Charged With Murder of Child in 2002 Cold Case.
The First Judicial Circuit State Attorney, Ginger Madden, announced the indictment of a mother in the death of her child in 2002.
FPL Makes $20K Donation to Okaloosa Schools
On Friday, December 16th, Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) graciously donated $20,000 to the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) to support the Teacher Grant Program. The check presentation took place at Meigs Middle School, and the donation will help support grants for teachers of students in grades K-12. “We are grateful for the strong […]
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.
Don’t Know How To Vote on Judges, Constitutional Questions in November? Local Party Picks Are Here!
Not sure whom to vote for on judge retention or the constitutional amendments? Okaloosa County’s politicos have got you.
Considering Divorce in Florida? Here’s What You Need To Know:
No one likes talking about divorce. It’s ugly, painful, and expensive.
But what if there were a better way to deal with divorce? One attorney in our area has reimagined the divorce process to add clarity, reduce uncertainty, and prioritize common sense.
St. Joe Company Awards Grant to A Bed 4 Me
Niceville-based Charity A Bed 4 Me announced Tuesday they have received a grant from the St. Joe Community Foundation to fund 150 new beds for children in need in Freeport, as well as other areas in Walton County.
This Group Just Donated $14,000 to Okaloosa Schools
Okaloosa Public Arts (OPA) presented the Okaloosa County School Board with a check for $14,000 to support arts programs in schools at the board’s August 22nd meeting.
40 Jailers Short – Okaloosa County Gives Bonuses to First Responders
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to grant the county’s corrections officers and full-time lifeguards a one-time bonus of $1,421.
Superintendent Apologies to Candidate After Mic Silencing Incident
Superintendent Marcus Chambers apologized to a school board candidate’s family after he revealed that a school district employee silenced her microphone on the live feed to the district’s Youtube channel during July 25th’s meeting.
