Gallery: Seacoast Collegiate High School Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

Seacoast Collegiate High School, Florida’s oldest charter school, celebrated its new campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, offering students a unique path to earn a high school diploma and associate’s degree in partnership with Northwest Florida State College.
Okaloosa County eyes $824K contract with PAWS for animal control services

Okaloosa County could approve a higher-priced, one-year animal control contract with PAWS to maintain services for unincorporated areas starting September 1.
‘People Are Screaming:’ New Florida Law Sows Chaos For Local Governments Land Development

DeFuniak Springs forges ahead with a major rewrite of its Land Development Code, navigating new state legislation that could delay its stricter regulations for years.
Despite No Vote – Echelon Condo May Still Happen

A proposed 24-story condo in Miramar Beach faces strong pushback from residents and a narrow Planning Commission vote as it moves to the next phase of review.
Freeport Council Approves New Lifesaving Devices for Areas Near Water

A life-saving solution is coming to Freeport—see how Rotary Clubs are helping protect lives with zero cost to the city.
“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.
Walton County Jury Convicts Man of Sexual Battery on Yacht

A Walton County jury convicted Dr. Francis Nicoli Herrbold of sexual battery following a 2023 incident on a yacht at the Sandestin Marina; sentencing is scheduled for June 3.
Rocky Bayou Christian Student Celebrated for Saving Classmate’s Life

A local sixth grader’s quick thinking turned a lunchroom emergency into a lifesaving moment—see how Charlotte Walsh earned recognition from Niceville Police!
Here’s What Happened At Dylan Deschaine’s Stand Your Ground Motion Hearing:

A rare courtroom move, shocking testimony, and a long-awaited decision—Dylan Deschaine took the stand in his own defense as the court examines whether his actions in the death of Mike Ledford qualify as self-defense.
Commissioners Let the DOGE Out In Walton County

Walton votes to comply with the State’s mandatory DOGE review.