Opinion: I Installed Solar. My Co-op Charged Me for It
A Florida Panhandle solar owner says electric cooperatives are undermining rooftop solar through fees, poor transparency, and policies that discourage renewable energy adoption.
Eglin Issues a New Gulf Warning Ahead of Munitions Testing
Eglin Air Force Base will conduct munitions testing in the Gulf of America from June 1-6, prompting safety warnings for boaters near Destin.
“We are on a war footing” Pentagon brass’s blunt message for the Emerald Coast:
When Dale Marks, Assistant Secretary of War for Energy, Installations, and Environment, spoke to the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, he delivered a blunt message: Northwest Florida is on the front line of America’s industrial “arsenal of freedom,” and time is now the nation’s most dangerous adversary. Marks, who is also Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment, credited his time on the Emerald Coast with shaping his view of defense, stating, “The military does not operate in a vacuum… We operate within the strength of our host communities”.
Will Walton County fight in the legal battle of Dune Allen beach?
Walton County Commissioners narrowly avoided filing an amicus brief in the 15-year battle for Dune Allen beach access, compromising on a formal resolution amid accusations of political “pussy-footin’ around” and warnings that legal action could “cripple” secret negotiations.
Strike Eagle takes flight to new home
An F-15E Strike Eagle has been moved from Eglin AFB to the Air Force Armament Museum, where it will soon be officially dedicated.
Rocky Bayou Names New Head Football Coach
Rocky Bayou hires a coach with ties to NFL players and college coaching experience.
Summit on the Circle Comes to Life in DeFuniak
A weekend of music, art, and storytelling is set to transform DeFuniak Springs as Summit on the Circle returns this April.
Congress OKs More Than $590M for Panhandle Military Construction Projects
One Panhandle base is set to receive more than $219 million under the new defense bill. See the full breakdown of projects Congress just approved. ⬇️
JetBlue Expands Service to Florida Panhandle With New Flights to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Starting March 2026
JetBlue Expands Service to Florida Panhandle With New Flights to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Starting March 2026 Staff Reports November 6, 2025 9:37 am Aviation, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Tourism, Travel In Brief: 👤 Who: JetBlue Airways, Okaloosa County Commission Chairman Paul Mixon, JetBlue Vice President Dave Jehn 🛫 What: Launching new nonstop seasonal flights to […]
Destin Council seeks federal help to fix East Pass navigation hazards after boat collisions
Destin officials are pushing for federal and state support to repair and light East Pass navigation markers after recent collisions and near-misses.
