Yellow water shows up in Valparaiso: This is what happened.

We know there’s a joke in here, but we’re going to skip past it. This is what’s happening with Valparaiso’s water discoloration.
NWFSC releases report on medicines found at nursing school

Northwest Florida State College released an investigative report they finalized on April 1 that looked into the presence of unauthorized medications at the Nursing School.
History of the Emerald Coast: Camp Walton shelled by Union forces

On April 1, 1862, soldiers of the Union Army fired their cannons at the Walton Guards on the temple mound of Camp Walton and caused them to flee all the way to Boggy Bayou. Here’s how it went down.
Watching high school sports in Okaloosa just got more expensive

The Okaloosa County School Board unanimously passed a measure to increase the price of tickets to all sporting events at local high schools. Here’s what it’ll cost to see the Eagles, Indians, Bulldogs, Gators and Vikings in the 2026-7 school year:
FULL Unofficial results in Fort Walton charter referendum released by Judge

The full uncertified results of the vote on five proposed ballot amendments are hot off the presses.
DEVELOPING NOW: Niceville’s Football Coach Resigns

Niceville’s head football coach has resigned after a single season at the helm.
Stabbing at Walton Middle School leaves three in hospital

A stabbing at Walton Middle School left three people in the hospital Tuesday morning. Walton Sheriff’s deputies say they have a suspect.
“Thug” Outlaws MC Biker Pleads Guilty in FWB bombing

The man who threw an explosive device into a Jimmy John’s after an altercation at the Emerald Coast Harley Davidson Dealership in Fort Walton Beach will spend at least the next seven years in Federal Prison.
Morgan victorious in three-way race for Valparaiso Mayor

Joe Morgan is Valparaiso’s next mayor. He returns to the dais after a ten year hiatus.
Judge sets trial date for deputy charged with murdering Hurlburt airman

After almost two years of waiting, both the former Okaloosa Deputy accused of murdering a Hurlburt airman and the airman’s family have a trial date.