Matt Gaetz Resigned… Now What? How We Elect A New Representative:

Matt Gaetz is no longer the representative for Northwest Florida. But there’s almost half a year until we will have someone representing the Emerald Coast in Congress again. Here’s how the process will work and who wants to be your next congressperson.
OPINION: Merge Valparaiso and Niceville – But Leave Bluewater Out of It

Thomas Dwyer argues that Valparaiso and Niceville should merge – but Bluewater Bay should be kept out of any future city.
Steve Schutt: The Mortgage Hack For Active Duty And Vets to Save $1,000s on their Mortgage in Okaloosa

Steve Schutt, a loan officer at Movement Mortgage, suggests this strategy to help homebuyers save on monthly payments without needing sellers to drop home prices.
OPINION – Merging Valparaiso, Bluewater Bay, and Niceville is a Win for Our Future

Valparaiso is in financial trouble, and they can NOT continue to tax their way out of it.
Val-p Leader: “If We Don’t So Something, We Are Going To Tax Ourselves Out of Existence”

A Valparaiso city leader says the choices are simple: either get land from Eglin to increase the tax base, or watch the city die a slow death.
Psychadelic Vibes in Niceville: Berlioz’s Symphony Set to Dazzle For Halloween Season

Step into the haunting, opium-fueled world of Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season with a Halloween concert that’s sure to dazzle Niceville’s music lovers!
With Tentative Plan, Valparaiso Will Avoid Fire Department Financial Crisis

Valparaiso and Niceville may have a crucial deal on fire protection, but can Valparaiso’s plan to stand on its own two feet with a new fire department succeed?
Budget Crisis In Valparaiso: City Risks Losing Professional Fire Department

Valparaiso’s fire services are on the line as budget woes force the city to consider drastic measures—will they find a solution before time runs out?
Lewis Falcons Host First Football Game – Thanks To Facility Upgrade on Campus

The Lewis School in Valparaiso celebrated its first-ever home football game at a new field funded by the half-cent sales tax, marking a major milestone for the school’s athletic program and the local community.
Recount in District 3 Race Scheduled for Saturday

A recount has been triggered in the Okaloosa County District 3 Commissioner race due to a razor-thin margin of 13 votes between candidates Keri Pitzer and Sherri Cox.