Florida Could Soon Have Death Penalty Option For Sex Trafficking

A proposed Florida bill would allow the death penalty for sex traffickers of young children or mentally incapacitated individuals under specific conditions.
After Rate Hikes, Gaetz Hopes to Overhaul Insurance Rules For Florida

Rising insurance premiums in Florida are at the forefront of legislative reformβSenator Don Gaetzβs new bill could change the way insurance companies do business in the Sunshine State.
Is There Lead in Valparaiso’s Drinking Water?

The City of Valparaiso sent out notices about the potential for lead in some residents’ drinking water. We went to the City Commission to get answers.
Niceville Day Trips: Lake Jackson and Florida’s Highest Point

We took the short drive to Lake Jackson and got to see Florida’s highest point!
Crestview Leaders Release New Management Book

Crestview City Manager Tim Bolduc and HR Director Jessica Leavins co-authored A Solution Focused Culture, a book combining narrative and instructional elements to guide municipalities in shifting organizational culture from regulation-focused to resource-oriented.
Despite Council ‘No’ – Developer Plans Affordable Housing in Niceville

Niceville City Council rejected a zoning change for an apartment complex on Powell Drive but later approved a CRA overlay adjustment that allows a similar development. The project, led by local developer Paul Sjoberg, aims to provide affordable housing options for essential workers but faces neighborhood opposition due to concerns over traffic and community character.
How To Build A Championship Caliber Football Team at a Small School.

Rocky Bayou Christian Schoolβs football team, led by Head Coach KC Woods, is set to play for the SSAA 3A state championship on November 16 against The Canterbury Cougars. Coach Woods reflects on the programβs turnaround, the teamβs core values, and the schoolβs mission as they prepare for this significant game.
Local Hospital Named Among Nation’s Best

Sacred Heart hospitals in Pensacola and Emerald Coast have been named among Floridaβs best by Newsweek!
Former Florida Coach Meyer to Headline All Sports Banquet

The All Sports Association has announced that Urban Meyer, the three-time national champion college football coach, will be the guest speaker at its 56th Annual All Sports Awards Banquet on February 21, 2025. This event celebrates athletes and community leaders who support youth sports, with awards like the Wuerffel Trophy, Colonel Al Byrne Award, and Taylor Haugen Trophy.
Okaloosa Deputies Charge Teen With 16-Year-Old’s Drug Overdose Death

A 17-year-old from Fort Walton Beach has been charged with aggravated manslaughter after allegedly providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old girl. Surveillance footage and phone data connected the suspect to the victim, resulting in his arrest by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.