In Critical Moments, Crestview Calls in the K-9
Crestview officials approved a new agreement ensuring continued access to state K-9 tracking teams, a critical tool in locating suspects and vulnerable missing persons.
A New Life Underwater: SS United States Begins Its Final Transformation
Okaloosa County has taken a major step toward sinking the historic SS United States as an artificial reef, approving a key agreement that clears federal review hurdles.
Massive Vision, Limited Time: Destin’s Funding Challenge
Destin’s ambitious $65 million Town Center plan promises a walkable future, but with its primary funding source expiring in 2028, questions remain about how it will be paid for.
SS United States Toxic Final Voyage to the Depths
As Okaloosa County prepares to sink the SS United States, a debate is surfacing over whether the historic vessel will become a thriving reef or a toxic legacy beneath the Gulf.
Summit on the Circle Comes to Life in DeFuniak
A weekend of music, art, and storytelling is set to transform DeFuniak Springs as Summit on the Circle returns this April.
This Bombshell Ruling Could End Red Light Cameras in Florida
A Broward County judge has dismissed a red-light camera ticket and ruled that part of Florida’s automated traffic enforcement law violates constitutional due process protections.
Breakthrough Tax Relief or Risky Gamble?
Florida voters could soon decide whether to eliminate most property taxes on homesteaded homes, a proposal that could save homeowners money but cost local governments billions in lost revenue.
For Gap Creek Residents, Flooding Problems Are Not Wishlist Items
Every time it rains, Gap Creek rises — and so do the frustrations of residents who say government promises keep flowing, but real fixes never arrive.
City Leaders Clash as Taxpayer Protection Measure Draws New Criticism
What began as a promise to protect taxpayers is now being labeled a costly experiment, as Fort Walton Beach officials warn that a 3% budget cap is shrinking services, driving staff away, and inflating long-term costs.
Hope Behind Bars: How Some in Okaloosa County are Igniting Change
Inside the Okaloosa County Jail, inmates in the Anchored program are choosing accountability, healing, and hope—addressing trauma and addiction to break the cycle for good.
