Governor Ron DeSantis Vetoes Probation Bill

Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed House Bill 1241, which aimed to reform how Florida handles probation violations by modifying instead of revoking probation for second-time offenders. In his veto letter, DeSantis argued that the bill would provide undue leniency to those who failed to meet probation conditions once. This decision comes alongside vetoes of other bills, including those related to graduate school admissions, stormwater management fees, and driving regulations on multi-lane roads.

Okaloosa County Approves Legislative Agenda for 2024

Tallahassee old and new capitol buildings from the south side of monroe street

Okaloosa County’s legislative requests for 2024 span various topics, including repealing a law restricting gun sales to individuals under 21, advancing mental health reform, and securing funding for libraries and an online high school program. They’re urging state legislators to support these initiatives.

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.