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The E-Bike Escape That Ended With a Crash

A Niceville man allegedly fled deputies on an electric bicycle, crashed near a cemetery and ran on foot before surrendering when deputies threatened to deploy a K9.

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Fort Walton Beach Streets Get a Makeover as Resurfacing Work Begins

Street resurfacing is beginning at five Fort Walton Beach locations, with each project expected to take about one to two days.

Five Fort Walton Beach streets are scheduled for resurfacing beginning Aug. 10. Work is expected to take one to two days at each location and will generally occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Residents are asked to remove vehicles and other obstructions from the work areas during construction.

The Relentless Citizen: Alan Osborne’s Second Mission

A retired special operations officer has transformed his military oath into a relentless mission of local government oversight and citizen advocacy.

Alan Osborne spent 35 years in Army and Air Force Special Operations before turning his focus to local government oversight. Now a familiar figure at public meetings across Walton and Okaloosa counties, he digs through records, challenges officials, and says his work is simply an extension of the oath he took decades ago.

Chambers criticizes ‘smear campaign’ in social media post 

News thumbnail: portrait of a man in a blue suit beside bold red headline about a smear campaign and misconduct allegations.

Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers has publicly responded to allegations of misconduct involving district hiring, investigations and employee conduct. In a social media post, Chambers called the accusations unfounded and criticized opponents he says have targeted his family. The allegations remain a subject of scrutiny among local residents and advocacy groups.

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