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2024 Local Election Results for Okaloosa County

In Okaloosa County’s general election, around 75% of eligible voters cast their ballots, showing strong support for Republican candidates and certain statewide measures. Notable outcomes included the re-election of Matt Gaetz and Senator Rick Scott, the continuation of the EDATE Tax Exemption, and the passing of amendments two and five. However, amendments for recreational marijuana and extended abortion access fell short of the 60% threshold required for state constitutional inclusion.

Rodeo Returns to Niceville This Weekend!

Northwest Florida State College is hosting its second annual Emerald Coast PCA Rodeo and Concert on Nov 9-11, featuring live music and family-friendly rodeo events to raise funds for the college’s athletic programs.

What It’s REALLY Like to Be a POW in a Vietnamese Prison Camp

VIDEO: Retired Air Force Pilot Howard Hill talks about his five years in a Vietnamese Prisoner of War Camp. He tells the harrowing story of his shoot down and capture by communist north Vietnamese militias, his grueling five-year imprisonment in a Hanoi camp for captured Americans, and his release back to his loving wife and family in the United States.

This is One of the Least Expensive Ways to Help The Hungry in Okaloosa

Destin Harvest, a nonprofit food rescue organization, has distributed 1.9 million pounds of food across Okaloosa and Walton Counties so far in 2024, delivering meals to families struggling with food insecurity. Despite the perception of wealth in Destin, hunger remains a significant issue, with many families depending on donations from food pantries and shelters to make ends meet.

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