Morgan victorious in three-way race for Valparaiso Mayor

Joe Morgan is Valparaiso’s next mayor. He returns to the dais after a ten year hiatus.
Valparaiso Mayor Candidate Interview: Chris Wasdin
Valparaiso Commissioner Chris Wasdin gives her argument for why she should be the city’s next mayor before election day, March 10.
Knives out for this government agency in DeFuniak Springs

The DeFuniak Springs City Council took over the Community Redevelopment Agency after a tense meeting in which the Council attempted to fire the CRA director and settled on firing the CRA board instead.
Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor: Jonathan Laird

Niceville’s public works director, Jonathan Laird, is the latest Niceville Good Neighbor, presented by Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Agency
Is THIS the sign a Miccosukee Casino will open in Walton County?

The Miccosukee Tribe’s $2.25 million purchase of 25 acres in Walton County has fueled speculation about a new casino, raising questions about the tribe’s expanding ventures outside South Florida.
Niceville Resident, Former Special Forces Officer Releases New Children’s Book

Not a headline you see every day, but that’s why the book is so good. Deets:
“We cannot allow the bad stewardship and poor management of this program to continue.” Gaetz demands fiscal controls with passage of SB 318

Passed unanimously by the Florida Senate, SB 318 aims to rescue the state’s school choice program from “bad stewardship” by implementing strict financial controls and ensuring student funding accurately follows the child to their chosen school.
Stokes named Niceville Firefighter of the Year

Niceville’s firefighters voted – and in an unprecedented move – picked a young gun as firefighter of the year!
Walton County has the area’s highest opioid deaths. Here’s how officials will try to reduce fatal overdoses:

Walton County’s opioid death numbers are much higher than Bay or Okaloosa’s after you account for population. Officials have a plan to start turning the tide on the issue.
FHSAA releases 2026 football reclassifications – Here’s who WON and LOST on the Emerald Coast:

The official Florida High School football classifications are here, detailing the new districts and early predictions for Northwest Florida teams through the 2027 season.