Valparaiso Commissioner Resigns, Search Begins For Replacement

A sudden resignation has left an open seat on the Valparaiso City Commission β hereβs whoβs stepping in and what comes next.
Niceville High Big Band Scores Top Marks in First State Jazz MPA Since 1998

Niceville High School’s Big Band received top ratings at the State Jazz MPA in Tallahassee, marking their return to the state event for the first time in nearly three decades.
Walton County Jury Convicts Man of Sexual Battery on Yacht

A Walton County jury convicted Dr. Francis Nicoli Herrbold of sexual battery following a 2023 incident on a yacht at the Sandestin Marina; sentencing is scheduled for June 3.
School District Answers Questions About Mistaken Lockdown at Plew Elementary

A mistaken emergency alert sent to Plew Elementary School parents was the result of human error in the school districtβs Apptegy communication platform, prompting a review of protocols.
2025 Hurricane Season Forecast for the Emerald Coast, Florida

Hurricane season could bring more than the usual number of storms this yearβhereβs how local emergency leaders are getting ready, and what you should be doing now.