Westonwood Ranch Lands $400K for New Training Center
Westonwood Ranch will move forward with a major expansion after securing $400,000 in state funding to build a new life skills and job training center in Freeport. The project will strengthen vocational training and independence programs for young adults with developmental disabilities while supporting a broader initiative to bring affordable, supportive housing to Northwest Florida.
Walton County urged to join fight against CO2 injection wells near state border
An Alabama lawmaker came to Walton County with a stark message: a proposed CO₂ pipeline and underground injection project could threaten the Floridan Aquifer — the drinking-water source for millions across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Sen. Don Gaetz, Officials push to block eastern gulf drilling over national security concerns
State leaders and the Okaloosa County Commission are sounding the alarm: proposed offshore drilling in the Eastern Gulf could jeopardize military readiness, local jobs, and the Gulf Coast’s tourism economy
