Okaloosa Graduation Surge: District Celebrates Powerful 91% Milestone
The Okaloosa County School District announced that its graduation rate has risen to 91 percent, marking a significant academic milestone for local schools.
Fast Start: New K-9 Atlas Takes Down Meth Suspect in First Patrol Stop
Walton County’s newest K-9, Atlas, made his first arrest after detecting nearly 10 grams of meth during a DeFuniak Springs traffic stop.
Crestview Shooting Investigation Uncovers Illegal Weapons Cache Inside Apartment
A Crestview disturbance led to a shooting injury and the discovery of seven firearms, resulting in charges against a convicted felon.
Violent Night of Gunfire Leaves Shalimar Man Wounded as Deputies Launch Urgent Manhunt
A Shalimar man was hospitalized after a Thursday night shooting as OCSO investigates a stolen suspect vehicle and a possible second shooting connection.
“We cannot allow the bad stewardship and poor management of this program to continue.” Gaetz demands fiscal controls with passage of SB 318
Passed unanimously by the Florida Senate, SB 318 aims to rescue the state’s school choice program from “bad stewardship” by implementing strict financial controls and ensuring student funding accurately follows the child to their chosen school.
Lawsuit seeks to block Fort Walton Beach Charter Amendments, claims ballot language misleads voters
A legal challenge now threatens to derail Fort Walton Beach’s sweeping charter overhaul, with critics warning voters could be asked to approve major power shifts and spending changes without fully knowing what’s at stake.
