Powerful Oversight Requested After Brightline Train Slams Into Robot
Powerful Oversight Requested After Brightline Train Slams Into Robot Staff Reports January 29, 2026 5:15 pm Government, State Government, Travel In Brief: 👤 Who: Congressman Patronis and the National Transportation Safety Board 🚆 What: A Brightline train collided with an autonomous delivery robot 📅 When: January 15, 2026 📍 Where: Miami, Florida ⚠️ Why: To […]
Inside Okaloosa County’s plans for the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Rigdon Center
Okaloosa County officials hope that with a little bit of time and effort now, the fairgrounds will be a place families can enjoy for decades to come.
Crestview official explains new $30M loan process
Crestview officials hope that a new $30M loan will be the first domino into a more successful future.
WEPTAC 2026 Fuels Bold Tactical Innovation and Strong Readiness Momentum
Air Combat Command’s WEPTAC 2026 brought together Airmen from across the force to develop tactical solutions aimed at strengthening readiness for future conflict.
Eric Aden Joins the Coalition to Bring Strong Support for Donalds’ Governor Campaign
Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden has endorsed Byron Donalds for Florida Governor, adding Northwest Florida momentum to the candidate’s expanding law enforcement coalition.
Fire damages home in Destin Point neighborhood; no injuries reported
Firefighters from multiple agencies battled a late-night structure fire in the Destin Point neighborhood early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa
Emergency cold weather shelters are opening across Okaloosa County as freezing temperatures move into the area, offering overnight safety and transportation assistance for residents in need.
Florida ethics panel dismisses complaint against Fort Walton Beach councilman Bryce Jeter
State ethics officials closed a complaint against Councilman Bryce Jeter, finding no legal basis to pursue an ethics case even as disputes over a jailed homeowner’s property sale remain contested.
