Eglin AFB Cuts Ribbon on New Dorms
Eglin Air Force Base officially opened two state-of-the-art dormitories, offering top-tier, no-cost housing for 288 Airmen and significantly boosting on-base living capacity.
Motorcyclist, SUV passenger killed in high-speed crash on Okaloosa Island
A 19-year-old motorcyclist and a 50-year-old SUV passenger were killed in a high-speed collision on U.S. 98 in Fort Walton Beach on July 25. Two others were seriously injured.
Okaloosa Schools Release Bus Schedules for 2025-6 School Year
Okaloosa County School District has released their bus schedules for the upcoming school year.
Niceville High Schooler Named Dinstinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County
Niceville senior Avary Ritenour earned the title of Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County 2026 after sweeping four major categories in a countywide competition.
Okaloosa Deputy Killer Pleads to Murder
The man who killed Deputy Ray Hamilton on Christmas Eve 2022 has pleaded guilty to murder, avoiding trial and the death penalty in a deal supported by the deputy’s family.
Okaloosa County to host public meeting on West 98 Collector Road project
Traffic relief may be on the horizon for residents near Hurlburt Field — but county officials want to hear from you first.
Crestview man arrested on trafficking, firearm charges after drug task force raid
Okaloosa County’s Multi-Agency Drug Task Force arrested a Crestview man after seizing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and a firearm during a search warrant execution.
American Airlines launches Miami service, expands Chicago Service from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
American Airlines will launch nonstop service from VPS to Miami and expand Chicago flights to year-round, increasing travel options and regional access.
Okaloosa County to break ground on new tax collector and property appraiser office in Crestview
North Okaloosa is growing fast — and now the County is building to keep up. Here’s what to expect at Monday’s groundbreaking.
DeSantis Appoints Shalimar Resident To Judgeship
Shalimar’s John Reed has been named the newest Okaloosa County Court judge by Governor DeSantis.
