Brothers at heart of jail healthcare scandal resurface
Nolan Weeks and Chad Laboy, the two brothers who operate HealthCred Care, announced their intent to donate $140,000 to law enforcement agencies. Previously, they were at the middle of a scandal involving healthcare signups at the Okaloosa Jail that ended in Weeks’ resignation as a County employee.
Security Failure Exposes Sensitive Data at Major Hotel Chain
A January cyberattack at Choice Hotels may have exposed franchisee and applicant Social Security numbers.
Shoal River Timberlands Project: Will Okaloosa Taxpayers Foot the Bill?
Okaloosa County commissioners voted unanimously to advance a Shoal River conservation partnership with the State, but unanswered questions remain about long-term financial responsibilities.
Beads by the Beach: Your Ultimate Guide to Emerald Coast Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras 2026 will bring parades, live music, and coastal-themed celebrations to Emerald Coast communities from Panama City Beach to Pensacola.
Explore Florida’s Historic Parks for Free this Presidents Day Weekend
Florida State Parks will offer free admission during Presidents Day weekend to mark George Washington’s birthday and the start of America’s 250th anniversary.
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.
