Cynthia West addresses questions about credentials; social media past
Okaloosa School Board District 5 candidate Cynthia West is responding after her opponent’s wife acknowledged making anonymous Facebook posts questioning West’s mental health qualifications. West says she has never claimed to be a licensed social worker in Florida and discussed her education, counseling experience and the social media posts circulating about her.
Great Britain’s Fierce Florida Abolitionist: Edward Nicolls
On August 13, 1814, a British warship dropped anchor in Pensacola Bay, and with it, a spark landed on the dry tinder of the Emerald Coast. Lieutenant Colonel Edward Nicolls stepped ashore, ready to build a disciplined regiment of British Colonial Marines composed of Black men who had fled the plantations.
Frustrated Freeport council lashes out at FDOT over infrastructure woes.
Freeport City Council members recently confronted an FDOT representative over ongoing infrastructure delays, highlighting intense frustration regarding congestion on Highways 20 and 331. As the city’s population continues to surge, council members criticized the state’s reactive approach and the lack of funding for critical road improvements to support local growth.
Firefighters Battle Heavy Flames at Goatfeathers on 30A
A two-alarm fire caused significant damage to Goatfeathers Seafood Market in Santa Rosa Beach Wednesday. Firefighters faced heavy flames and an unstable roof before switching to a defensive operation. No injuries were reported. Investigators say the fire likely originated in the kitchen and was accidental.
Crestview Council Backs Ban on Data Centers
Crestview City Council voted 4-0 to direct staff to develop an ordinance that would prohibit data centers within the city. The move comes as officials consider future development, potential annexation and infrastructure needs around roughly 1,400 acres of underdeveloped property near the recently completed bypass.
