Okaloosa County unemployment rises to 4.2%, but leaders see growth ahead with new industry and training
Okaloosa’s unemployment rate just hit its highest point since the pandemic recovery. But local leaders say the story isn’t all bad news — with new factories, technical training programs, and military talent pipelines fueling long-term growth. Here’s how the numbers break down, and what’s next for the local economy 👉
200 arrested in Panhandle immigration crackdown, DeSantis says Florida ‘leads’
Florida troopers arrested 200 people in the Panhandle this week in what Gov. Ron DeSantis calls a “clear message” on immigration enforcement — here’s what happened and what comes next.
