Crestview City Clerk resigns amid tension; council pulls photography ordinance
Crestview City Clerk Maryanne Girard resigned after months of internal friction and public scrutiny, as city leaders also withdrew a controversial photography ordinance following widespread community backlash.
Okaloosa County Commission approves conceptual plans for new park
Okaloosa County Commission approves conceptual plans for new park Staff Reports October 8, 2025 12:32 am Uncategorized In Brief: 🏞️ County unveils concept for 1.6-mile community park 👨👩👧👦 Residents helped design features and layout 🐾 Trails, playgrounds, and river overlooks planned Share This Story! CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa County officials unveiled conceptual plans Tuesday for a […]
Walton County passes $328M budget in narrow 3-2 vote
Walton County leaders cut the millage rate slightly, but a divided commission clashed over debt, reserves, and long-term planning.
Walton County to vote on $50K-a-month contract for county attorney
Walton County will decide tomorrow whether or not to pay thier longtime interim County Attorney Clay Adkinson $600,000 a year and require a supermajority vote to fire him in the future.
Valparaiso Fire Chief Suspended Over Racism Allegations
Valparaiso’s fire chief keeps his job after a public hearing over racial slur allegations leads to a suspension, training, and free speech backlash.
TAXES: Valparaiso Saves $200,000 on Insurance, May Balance Budget on Reserves
Valparaiso may not have to raise taxes this year – but they will have to pull money from reserves under their current plan.
