What Docs Reveal About Former Okaloosa Jail Directors Dismissal
Okaloosa County’s former jail director resigned under a severance deal amid findings that he violated county policy by promoting a company owned by his brother to provide ACA enrollment services to inmates.
There Is A VERY Good Chance Customary Use Will Return to South Walton Beaches. Here’s Why:
Did Florida lose its beaches over a plate of lasagna? A new bill could reverse the 2018 law that changed public access—and it’s just one vote away.
“I had no clue what to do” — Former Niceville Eagle was just feet away from a campus shooting at FSU.
“I had never once been told what to do in the case of an emergency here,” A Niceville alum and current student at FSU talks about the reaction to the April 17 shooting on campus.
Help Wanted: Walton County Tourism Department Seeking Executive Director
As Walton County’s tourism industry doubles in size, county leaders debate whether it’s time to bring back a top leadership role to guide the way.
School District Answers Questions About Mistaken Lockdown at Plew Elementary
A mistaken emergency alert sent to Plew Elementary School parents was the result of human error in the school district’s Apptegy communication platform, prompting a review of protocols.
End of an Era: Niceville Leaders Announce Retirements
After a combined 90+ years of service, two of Niceville’s longest-tenured public servants are stepping down—what comes next for the city?
Walton County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dies of His Wounds After Shooting
A routine call turned tragic when Deputy Will May responded to a disturbance at a Dollar General—what happened next led to a deadly exchange of gunfire.
Okaloosa County Students Recognized for Achievements at State Science Fair
Fifteen Okaloosa County students earned awards at the State Science Fair, competing against nearly 700 students and receiving recognition in multiple categories and special awards.
A Bed 4 Me Foundation Receives $6,000 Grant from ALTA Good Deeds Foundation
The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awarded a $6,000 grant to A Bed 4 Me Foundation in Valparaiso, Fla., to support its mission of providing beds for children in need.
‘Trump House’ on 30a Collects Legal Fees From Walton County After 4-year Fight
A years-long legal fight between Walton County and homeowner Marvin Peavey over political banners has ended, with the county agreeing to pay his legal fees, and Peavey shifting his focus to public beach access advocacy.
