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.
Valparaiso Mayor Candidate Interview: Joe Morgan

Joe Morgan is a former Army officer who has spent time as a Valparaiso Commissioner, Okaloosa County School District science teacher and realtor. We ask him the questions you want answered before you vote next week.
Social Media Turns High School Speaker Into Political Flashpoint

A guest speaker invited by a student-led club at Fort Walton Beach High School has ignited the first major debate in the race for the District 1 seat on the Okaloosa County School Board.
Shawna Crist Named Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor

Shawna Crist, a dedicated Okaloosa County Schools Teacher, Employee and Volunteer is this month’s Niceville Good Neighbor
Judge makes key ruling before critical Fort Walton Beach referendum

Judge William Stone’s ruling on several ballot measures ahead of Fort Walton Beach’s March 10 referendum vote has serious consequences for the future.