Plans For Expansion of Okaloosa Public Transit Screech to a Halt

A proposed bus route connecting the airport to key parts of Okaloosa County hit a red light this week — here’s why commissioners hit the brakes just weeks before launch.
Okaloosa Approves Agreement to Fight For Destin Underpass

A $20 million pedestrian underpass could soon change how people cross one of Destin’s most hazardous intersections — if local leaders can secure federal funding in time.
Boyles Wins Special Florida Legislature Election

Republican Nathan Boyles wins the Florida House District 3 seat—but Democrat Dondre Wise’s performance may signal a shift in the Panhandle’s political winds.
Okaloosa Beefs Up Golf Cart Laws On Minors

A new ordinance now in effect across Okaloosa County tightens rules on golf cart use—targeting underage drivers and boosting safety standards in neighborhoods like Rocky Bayou and Shalimar.
Crestview High Teacher Arrested For Inappropriate Relationship in 2001

A longtime Okaloosa educator is behind bars—accused of sexually abusing a student more than 20 years ago. The case came to light thanks to a modern tip line and has now led to serious charges.
Okaloosa County Emergency Management Wants You To Know THIS Right Now:

With experts predicting an active hurricane season, Okaloosa County says it’s ready — thanks to new tech, real-time data, and a no-nonsense approach to emergency warnings.
What Is Williams International? And What Does Their $1 Billion Investment Mean for Okaloosa?

A secret project no more — a billion-dollar jet engine facility is landing in Crestview. Williams International is launching a new era of industry at Shoal River Ranch.
Special Election: Dondre Wise Wants to Be Your Fl-3 State Representative

Can a 26-year-old Navy veteran and former windmill tech flip a longtime Republican seat in Northwest Florida? Deondre Wise thinks voters are ready for a new kind of leadership.
Special Election: Nathan Boyles Wants to Be Your Fl-3 State Representative

Nathan Boyles isn’t done with public service — now he’s making his pitch to voters in Florida House District 3. Here’s what he says sets him apart ahead of the June 10 special election.
Destin Considers Legalizing Beach Bonfires

Destin Considers Legalizing Beach Bonfires Collin Bestor June 4, 2025 12:55 pm Destin, News, Uncategorized In Brief: Destin City Council is exploring an ordinance that could legalize beach bonfires on city-owned property. The proposed permit program is modeled after Walton County’s and aims to raise revenue without taxing residents. Key hurdles include determining which beachfront […]