Florida Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Invest 97L

Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for most Florida counties due to Tropical Wave Invest 97L, which is expected to bring significant rainfall and possible flooding. The governor has activated the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard and authorized the suspension of tolls on state toll bridges. The storm has a high probability of becoming a named tropical storm or hurricane within the next week and may impact the Florida Gulf Coast.
Fortson Family Attorney Demands Charges For Former Okaloosa Deputy Who Shot and Killed Hurlburt Airman

As the Fortson family awaits justice, will State Attorney Ginger Bowden Madden heed Ben Crump’s call to charge the deputy involved in the controversial shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson?
Windes Leads in July As Candidates Raise Cash For Final Stretch of Okaloosa Primary Campaign

Okaloosa County’s primary election is nearing its conclusion, with notable fundraising competition in District Five and significant changes in vote-by-mail participation.