Crestview begins major facilities overhaul With $30M bond approval

Crestview officials approved a bond financing framework of up to $30 million to modernize aging fire and public works facilities, marking the first step in a long-term infrastructure plan funded through non-ad valorem revenues.
Audit fallout and directorโs resignation leave Okaloosa County Transit at a crossroads

With an audit exposing years of oversight failures and the transit director announcing his resignation, Okaloosa County leaders are racing to stabilize a system facing financial questions, leadership turnover and an uncertain future.
Emotional Tribute as Okaloosa Students Shine in Powerful MLK Speech and Art Contest

Okaloosa County students were honored for powerful speeches and artwork celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.โs legacy during the districtโs 2026 contest.
Traffic Stop in Niceville Leads to Major Drug Arrest

A Niceville traffic stop led to the seizure of fentanyl, meth, and dozens of pills, resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old man now held without bond.