Expert Witnesses Clash in Marathon Walton County Development Showdown
In Walton County, heated quasi-judicial hearings on the Sunliner Diner and SEC Freeport Asphalt Plant reveal deep community divides over development impacts, with final decisions pending from commissioners.
Sims-Lohman Opens Gulf Coast Headquarters in Crestview, Florida
Cincinnati-based kitchen cabinet and countertop company Sims-Lohman has purchased a 65,000-square-foot facility in Crestview, Florida, set to serve as its new Gulf Coast headquarters and create about 90 jobs.
Eglin Air Force Base Announces Limited Services and Closures Amid Government Shutdown
Eglin Air Force Base will operate with reduced staff and partial closures in multiple service areas, including the library, dining facilities, fitness centers, and testing offices, amid the federal government shutdown.
Okaloosa County School District Launches ‘Champions of Education’ Program
The Okaloosa County School District launched its Champions of Education program on September 29, 2025, giving community members an inside look at district operations, student programs, and classroom innovation.
The Government Will Buy $80+ Million Worth of Beach Front in Destin. Is That A Good Thing?
Florida’s Cabinet approves a controversial $83 million land buy in Destin that could massively profit a felon developer with deep political ties, at the expense of local tax revenues.
