Fort Walton Beach seeks Attorney General opinion on voter-approved budget cap
Fort Walton Beach is asking the Florida Attorney General to review whether its new charter amendment capping annual budget growth conflicts with state law, after the council approved the request in a 6–1 vote.
“I Am Innocent” Former Walton Leader Robertson Will Fight Firing, Felony Charges
Fired and now facing felony charges, Walton County’s former top official says it’s all because he tried to expose corruption—hear his side of the story.
Jack Schlechter Appointed to First Judicial Circuit Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Judge Jack Schlechter to the First Judicial Circuit Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Bergosh’s retirement. Schlechter has served as an Okaloosa County judge since 2022 and previously worked as a prosecutor and private attorney.
Someone Threatened to Blow Up A Bomb At Matt Gaetz’s Home. Here’s What We Know:
Someone threatened to explode a bomb at a home connected with Former Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Blunt Disregard for the Rules: Wisconsin Man Arrested at VPS for Allegedly Smoking Marijuana At Baggage Terminal
A Wisconsin man faces five years for the sticky-icky.
Law Enforcement Raid Alleged Drug Den on College Cove (Again)
A combined task force that fights drugs in Okaloosa County netted several arrests on a recent raid.
Walton County Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder of Sheriff’s Deputy
Dallas Anthony Francis, aged 35, was just handed a hefty 50-year sentence for attempting to murder a law enforcement officer in Florida back in 2022.
THE INTERVIEW: Attorney John Libby Talks Okaloosa County Courts
Attorney John Libby, immediate past president of the Okaloosa Bar Association, talks about the courts system in the Florida Panhandle and what its uniqueness means for you as a citizen.
Maney’s Bill to Protect Defense Attorneys Awaits Governor DeSantis’ Signature.
The Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate have both unanimously passed a bill to protect criminal defense attorneys and public defenders from violent acts in the courtroom.
