Okaloosa County Commission approves $17.7M for SR 85 widening, new sheriff’s office evidence facility
The Okaloosa County Commission approved major surtax investments for a State Road 85 widening project and a new sheriff’s office evidence facility as part of a long-term strategy to address growth, congestion and public safety without raising property taxes.
Okaloosa County Commission explores paid parking for non-county residents at beaches, parks
Okaloosa County leaders are taking the first steps toward paid parking at beaches and parks as officials look for new revenue sources to fund maintenance and offset potential state funding changes.
Audit fallout and director’s resignation leave Okaloosa County Transit at a crossroads
With an audit exposing years of oversight failures and the transit director announcing his resignation, Okaloosa County leaders are racing to stabilize a system facing financial questions, leadership turnover and an uncertain future.
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.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis introduces PROTECT Act to repeal Section 230, raising questions about online speech and liability
A Northwest Florida lawmaker wants to repeal one of the laws that quietly shapes how we all use the internet. 💻⚖️
Rep. Jimmy Patronis has introduced the PROTECT Act, a bill that would fully repeal Section 230, the legal shield that protects websites from liability over most user-posted content. Patronis says the bill is it’s about protecting kids online, but fails to cite any measures in the bill that would do just that.
What would repeal actually do, and what wouldn’t it do? We break it down in plain terms.
Snow Could Surprise Florida This Sunday—Prepare Now
Florida could see snow on January 18, 2026. Meteorologists warn residents to prepare for icy roads and winter weather.
Severe weather possible across Northwest Florida this weekend
Emergency officials say a two-wave storm system could bring severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, isolated tornadoes and heavy rain to the region from Friday afternoon through early Saturday.
Mary Esther leaders mobilize to fight proposed closure of elementary school
Mary Esther officials and residents are mounting a public pushback against the Okaloosa County School District’s proposal to close Mary Esther Elementary, arguing the nearly 60-year-old school is central to the city’s identity, family stability and military readiness.
Okaloosa County Commissioners question license plate reader cameras
Are license plate readers a powerful crime-fighting tool, or a step too far into surveillance? Okaloosa County leaders just opened the debate.
Glenn Miller Orchestra Reignites the Golden Age of Swing in Pensacola
The Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to Pensacola Feb. 5, bringing iconic swing music to the National Naval Aviation Museum.
