Destin Helicopter Crash Sends Four to Hospital

A helicopter tour ended in a crash on the Destin runway, sending four people to the hospital — here’s what we know so far.
Plans For Expansion of Okaloosa Public Transit Screech to a Halt

A proposed bus route connecting the airport to key parts of Okaloosa County hit a red light this week — here’s why commissioners hit the brakes just weeks before launch.
This Is How Much Money Niceville’s School Zone Cameras Made in 45 Days

Speeding through Niceville school zones? New traffic cameras aren’t just watching — they’re cashing in. With nearly $100K in tickets issued in just six weeks, here’s who’s paying, who’s getting paid, and why city leaders say this is about more than money.
Dumpster Fire: Walton Commission Fires Sunday, Launches Personal Attacks

A prayer for unity opened the meeting—but by night’s end, the Walton County Commission chambers erupted in public accusations, personal confrontations, and the ousting of Administrator Stan Sunday.
PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates

PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates Staff Reports June 12, 2025 8:40 am Okaloosa County, Schools and Education, Walton County In Brief: Two high school seniors, one from Freeport High and one from Rocky Bayou Christian School, each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation. Two graduating seniors from Walton […]