The Clock is Ticking For Okaloosa Commissioners on Infrastructure Surtax
Okaloosa commissioners are preparing to ask voters whether to extend the county’s half-cent infrastructure surtax before it expires in 2028.
Small-Town Generosity Creates A Big Impact for Shalimar Students
The Shalimar Library & Thrift Shop donated $3,000 to Shalimar Elementary, funding library materials and classroom supplies for students in need.
Emotional Farewell, Powerful Future: The SS United States to Become a Massive Gulf Reef
The historic SS United States is set for a dramatic transformation as Okaloosa County prepares to sink the legendary liner and create the world’s largest artificial reef.
Courageous Student Report Leads to Arrest in School Threat Case
A Fort Walton Beach teen was arrested after escalating school shooting threats, with officials praising students who reported the behavior early.
Eglin Tightens Security With a Sweeping Dash Cam Ban
Eglin Air Force Base will ban dash cameras and vehicle recording devices beginning March 1 as part of a new operational security policy.
HAZMAT Emergency Causes Hours of Gridlock on Highway 98
A hazardous materials spill shut down Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach on Wednesday morning before crews safely reopened the roadway.
A Remarkable Community Gift Is Changing Lives in Local Classrooms
The Fort Walton Beach Moose Lodge has donated more than $17,000 since 2022 to help eliminate student lunch debt at Okaloosa County elementary schools.
Eglin Celebrates 40 Years of Tradition With Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run
Eglin Air Force Base will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run/Walk on May 16 with a return to the event’s historic course.
Valparaiso Fast-Tracks $200,000 Overhaul of Mold-Plagued Fire Station
Facing mold, roof rot, and HVAC failures, Valparaiso officials approved $200,000 in emergency funding to restore the city’s fire station.
New Challenger Jerry Buckman Emerges in High-Stakes School Board Election
Jerry Buckman, a retired Air Force colonel and longtime resident, has announced his candidacy for Okaloosa School Board District One.
