“Thug” Outlaws MC Biker Pleads Guilty in FWB bombing
The man who threw an explosive device into a Jimmy John’s after an altercation at the Emerald Coast Harley Davidson Dealership in Fort Walton Beach will spend at least the next seven years in Federal Prison.
Social Media Turns High School Speaker Into Political Flashpoint
A guest speaker invited by a student-led club at Fort Walton Beach High School has ignited the first major debate in the race for the District 1 seat on the Okaloosa County School Board.
Judge makes key ruling before critical Fort Walton Beach referendum
Judge William Stone’s ruling on several ballot measures ahead of Fort Walton Beach’s March 10 referendum vote has serious consequences for the future.
Road Rage Attack Ends in Arrest After Lengthy Investigation
Fort Walton Beach Police have arrested a 21-year-old man months after a suspected Halloween night road rage shooting.
Firefighters Hold the Line at Choctaw Plaza Fire
A three-alarm commercial fire at Choctaw Plaza destroyed a Rent-A-Center Monday night, sending heavy smoke through multiple adjacent businesses.
Major Expansion Brings New Life to Temple Mound Museum
The Indian Temple Mound Museum will reopen Feb. 28 following a major expansion and months of exhibit renovations, offering free admission for the grand reopening celebration.
For Gap Creek Residents, Flooding Problems Are Not Wishlist Items
Every time it rains, Gap Creek rises — and so do the frustrations of residents who say government promises keep flowing, but real fixes never arrive.
Courageous Student Report Leads to Arrest in School Threat Case
A Fort Walton Beach teen was arrested after escalating school shooting threats, with officials praising students who reported the behavior early.
City Leaders Clash as Taxpayer Protection Measure Draws New Criticism
What began as a promise to protect taxpayers is now being labeled a costly experiment, as Fort Walton Beach officials warn that a 3% budget cap is shrinking services, driving staff away, and inflating long-term costs.
Valparaiso could make THIS MUCH money every day from a new speed camera near Eglin:
So, if everyone decided to ignore the school zone tickets and keeps driving the way they are now – Valparaiso alone would earn an additional $78,000 per day in revenue – based on Blue Line’s five-day study.
