Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis pushes NDAA Amendment to block electric vehicle mandate
Should the Pentagon go green — or stick with gas? Rep. Jimmy Patronis says Biden’s electric vehicle mandate puts military readiness on the line.
Fort Walton Beach Councilmember accused of coercing jailed man into property sale; Jeter denies allegations
A Fort Walton Beach councilmember is at the center of a storm after being accused of pressuring a jailed man into signing away his home — but he says the allegations are “100% false.”
Suspect arrested after Plew Elementary goes in lockdown, no injuries reported
Police arrested a fugitive who jumped Plew Elementary’s fence Wednesday, triggering a brief campus lockdown.
Okaloosa County’s new Pineview K-8 School reveals Bears mascot
New school, new mascot, and room to grow — Okaloosa County’s Pineview Bears are gearing up to welcome students in 2026.
Milton’s defensive stand in overtime gives them first win since 2023
Milton’s defensive stand in overtime gives them first win since 2023 Staff Reports August 25, 2025 1:04 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🏈 Milton’s Breakthrough — The Panthers won their first game since 2023, edging Crestview 20-19 in overtime. 🚨 Clutch Moments — QB Kaiden Hall led a late 89-yard drive, while LB Aiden Spratt scored […]
200 arrested in Panhandle immigration crackdown, DeSantis says Florida ‘leads’
Florida troopers arrested 200 people in the Panhandle this week in what Gov. Ron DeSantis calls a “clear message” on immigration enforcement — here’s what happened and what comes next.
Beal Parkway pipe failure disrupts traffic, strains public safety in Okaloosa County
A drainage pipe failure along Beal Parkway has upended traffic and stretched public safety thin.
Okaloosa County approves $730K surtax request for new upgrades
Okaloosa County is fast-tracking long-awaited road and sidewalk upgrades — thanks to nearly $730,000 in local surtax funding.
Okaloosa County approves $700K contracts for artificial reef vessels
Okaloosa County is turning two old vessels into underwater havens for fish, divers, and anglers—here’s how the $700,000 project is making waves in the Gulf.
Okaloosa County approves $824K PAWS contract, considers in-house animal control
Okaloosa County secures another year of animal control services with PAWS — but commissioners are already planning for a future where the county takes the reins.
