City: Renovations on City Hall Slowed By Immigration Arrests
Valparaiso’s city headquarters project faces significant delays as immigration roundups in Northwest Florida disrupt construction crews, raising concerns about labor shortages and legal workers caught in the sweeps.
Family questions FHP handling after fatal Highway 20 crash
The family of a Niceville man killed in a July crash says the Florida Highway Patrol mishandled the investigation, failed to preserve evidence, and allowed the driver’s case to be closed with only a traffic fine.
Students, Teachers Fight For Release of Student Detained for ICE In Walton County
South Walton students and teachers rallied to bring home Rolando Velasquez Andres, a local high school senior detained in a Florida immigration enforcement sweep.
Three hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on State Road 20 in Bluewater Bay
Three people were hospitalized following a rear-end crash on State Road 20 in Niceville that pushed one SUV into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision.
Niceville Student’s Mock Bill on Elderly Driving Retesting Draws Real-World Attention, Support from Grieving Family
A Niceville teen’s mock bill on senior driver testing, inspired by a tragic local crash, garners real-world support from a grieving family and state-level attention.
Radical Forgiveness – Ruckel Teacher Talks About Hit And Run
The Niceville community has rallied around Ruckel High Teacher and Little League World Series Softball Coach Sarah Carnello after a hit an run driver severely injured her Monday.
After Two National Incidents in Six Months, Okaloosa Sheriff Race Has A Challenger
Crestview resident and Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Ron Livingston has announced his candidacy for Okaloosa County Sheriff, challenging incumbent Sheriff Eric Aden. Livingston, with over two decades of experience as a trainer at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, emphasizes the need for more training for deputies to prevent incidents like the shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Facing a significant financial disadvantage, Livingston must garner support quickly before the August 20 primary.
Here’s What Happened Near 27th Street In Niceville on Thursday:
Breaking News: Florida Highway Patrol’s dramatic search and arrest unfold in Okaloosa County. Find out the details of Leslie Pete Watson’s apprehension!
STATE TROOPERS: Woman Claims She Was Called By ‘God’ To Shoot People on I-10 During Solar Eclipse
A woman from Georgia allegedly told State Troopers she was called by ‘God’ to shoot and wound two people on Interstate 10 during the solar eclipse.
Florida SR 285 Crash Kills One, Injures Two More
Heart-wrenching news from Walton County as a fatal head-on collision on SR 285 claims one life and injures two.
