NEW INFO: Niceville Police Chief Says Officers Stopped Mass Murder
Niceville Police say a routine traffic stop uncovered an armed man planning a mass shooting, leading to his arrest and the seizure of multiple weapons
After Four Years and A Six Hour Meeting, Walton County Has An Attorney
Walton County’s split-vote approval of a $600K contract for attorney Clay Adkinson has raised concerns over pay, conflicts of interest, and the transparency of the hiring process.
Expect This Pier and Dock To Be Finished in Niceville By Next Summer:
Niceville has approved a $3 million project to build a pier and dock on Boggy Bayou, marking the first phase of the long-awaited Old Town Landing development.
Crestview approves $164K in Federal Grants for park path, assisted living upgrades and community programs
Crestview City Council approved its 2025 Annual Action Plan, allocating $164,652 in federal CDBG funds for local projects, including a downtown-to-park recreational path, assisted living facility upgrades, nonprofit support, and security camera installations.
Fort Walton Beach eyes voluntary state “DOGE” audit amid $8M budget gap
Fort Walton Beach is requesting a voluntary state DOGE audit while navigating an $8 million budget shortfall and working within new voter-imposed spending caps ahead of finalizing its 2025-26 budget.
Fort Walton Beach approves interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County for ‘Around the Mound’
A major plan to divert U.S. 98 traffic around downtown Fort Walton Beach just got a funding boost, and leaders say it could clear the cones from your commute in less than a decade.
Fort Walton Beach backs FDOT plan to curb crashes at First Street and Beal Parkway
A Fort Walton Beach intersection with more than triple the crashes considered “hazardous” is getting a quick safety makeover — here’s what’s changing for drivers.
Fort Walton Beach moves to ‘plainly audible’ noise ordinance, expands exemptions
Fort Walton Beach is turning down the volume on its old noise law, and turning up enforcement with a “plainly audible” rule police say will finally work.
Crestview City Council reviews 2025-26 budget with focus on public safety and downtown revitalization
Crestview officials propose a balanced 2025-26 budget emphasizing public safety, community recreation, and downtown events while maintaining a low millage rate.
Fort Walton Beach OKs $415K no-bid contract for new downtown parking lot
With downtown parking spots disappearing fast, Fort Walton Beach is skipping the bidding process to get a new lot built in record time.
