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Okaloosa County Begins Nightly Summer Mosquito Spraying

A mosquito control technician in protective gear sprays insecticide in a residential area, with thick fog trailing behind him, marking the start of spraying season.

Okaloosa County Begins Nightly Summer Mosquito Spraying Staff Reports May 20, 2025 9:25 am News, Okaloosa County In Brief: 🦟 Okaloosa County has begun nightly mosquito spraying operations to combat seasonal mosquito populations and reduce disease risk 🗓️ Spraying begins one hour before sunset and follows a rotating schedule by region. Residents can check their […]

Niceville Endowment Helps Fund College Dreams for Local Students

Kristi Evans and Mayor Daniel Henkel pose with three scholarship recipients at Niceville City Hall. Evans holds a ceremonial scholarship check while the students stand in front, smiling. An American flag and the Florida state seal are visible in the background.

Niceville Endowment Helps Fund College Dreams for Local Students Staff Reports May 19, 2025 8:46 am Uncategorized Four local students are heading toward college with a financial boost, thanks to more than $15,000 in scholarship funds from the City of Niceville’s Katie Mathews White Endowment. The scholarships, granted for the 2024–2025 school year, support participants […]

Santa Rosa Beach Restaurant Employee Stabbed, Suspect on the Run

Police lights flashing at night with the headline “Stabbing at Shunk Gulley” overlaid in bold text.

Santa Rosa Beach Restaurant Employee Stabbed, Suspect on the Run Staff Reports May 13, 2025 8:30 am Crime, News, Public Safety, Walton County The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that took place late Saturday night outside Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar in Santa Rosa Beach. Deputies responded to a 911 call around 10:30 […]

University of West Florida President Martha Saunders Resigns Amid Political Turmoil

University of West Florida President Martha Saunders speaks at a podium during a public address, smiling as she delivers remarks.

Dr. Martha Saunders, President of the University of West Florida (UWF), announced her resignation on Monday, concluding an eight-year tenure marked by significant institutional achievements and recent political challenges. In a letter addressed to students, faculty, and staff, Saunders stated: “When I returned to the University of West Florida as president, it felt like coming […]

Walton County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Inmate Death at Jail

Interior view of a jail housing unit with metal tables and stools, captioned “Inmate Dies at Walton County Jail” in yellow banner text.

An inmate held in confinement at the Walton County Jail was found unresponsive early Sunday morning and later pronounced dead, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Jessie Raby, who was being housed in Holmes County while awaiting trial for the 2024 murders of his mother and brother, was found on the floor of his […]

Red Cross Northwest Florida Urges Residents to Prepare For Hurricane Season

Yellow hurricane warning sign with storm clouds in the background and headline text urging Northwest Florida residents to prepare for hurricane season.

With the 2025 hurricane season beginning June 1, the American Red Cross Northwest Florida Chapter is stepping up its readiness efforts and calling on residents to do the same during Hurricane Preparedness Week. Executive Director Terri Jenkins said the chapter has been working behind the scenes for months to prepare shelters, stock supplies, and train […]

Traffic Stop in Walton County Leads to Arrest, Discovery of Pipe Bombs

Mugshot of Benjamin Adam Roach next to photo of two pipe bombs found during Walton County traffic stop

A traffic stop in Walton County early Tuesday morning led deputies to a pair of pipe bombs and a stash of methamphetamine, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies pulled over a vehicle near Smith Road and Highway 90 for displaying a cardboard tag labeled “PRIVATE.” The driver, who did not have identification, was […]

Governor Appoints Zack Smith to UWF Board of Trustees

Zack Smith appointed to UWF Board of Trustees

Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Pensacola native Zack Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, providing the board with local legal expertise. Smith serves as Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. He also serves as a […]