“Stop Fighting and Start Fixing”: Jim Bagby Makes His Case in Walton County District 4
In a Republican primary that’s shaping up as a referendum on growth, governance, and the future of Walton County, Jim Bagby is pitching himself as the candidate of practical change — someone who wants fewer political fights and more long-delayed problems finally solved. Bagby, a former Destin City Councilman and longtime local leader, is running for Walton County Commission, District 4. He laid out specific benchmarks by which he says voters can judge his first term if he’s elected.
New Spray Routes Announced as Mosquito Threat Grows
Okaloosa County officials released the 2026 mosquito spraying schedule as crews prepare for another active mosquito season across the region.
Relief After Rocky Bayou Threat Turns Out to Be Hoax
Niceville Police say a fifth-grade student confessed to fabricating a school shooting threat discovered at Rocky Bayou Christian School last week.
Sam Hamm, an Amazing Niceville Good Neighbor
n a quiet Niceville neighborhood, Samm Hamm proves that being a good neighbor is really just about being a good person—day in and day out. He was nominated for the Niceville Good Neighbor of the Month award. When asked what advice he’d give about being a good neighbor, Samm’s answer was simple but powerful: “I think probably being a good neighbor is mostly being a good person all the time. It’s not trying to put out the effort to impress somebody… it’s just trying to be a good person all the time”.
Statewide Award Highlights Massive Economic Growth in Crestview
One Okaloosa EDC earned statewide recognition for helping land the billion-dollar Williams International manufacturing project in Crestview.
Remarkable OTC Graduates Overcome Challenges to Build Bright Futures
Three Okaloosa UP students graduated from Okaloosa Technical College, marking a milestone in independence, career readiness, and lifelong learning.
