One of These Four Men Will Be Northwest Florida State College’s Next President
One of these four men will replace Dr. Devin Stephenson, who left earlier this year for the top job at Florida Polytechnic University.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Could This Move Spell the Beginning of the End of The Okaloosa Housing Crisis?
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to send a letter to Eglin Air Force Base Commander General Jeffery Geraghty, seeking his support to acquire a 200-acre parcel currently serving as Eglin’s golf course. The county aims to use this land for affordable housing and commercial space in a community with a median home sale price of $450,000. This initiative follows a collaborative meeting in March between local government leaders and the Air Force to discuss potential land acquisitions.
Mary Anne Windes, Enters Okaloosa County Commission District 5 Race
Mary Anne Windes has thrown her hat in the ring to compete against Drew Palmer for the District 5 Commission Seat
BREAKING: Mel Ponder Announces He Won’t Run for Re-Election as Okaloosa Commissioner
County Commissioner Mel Ponder, a long-time public servant in Okaloosa County, has announced that he will not run for re-election, marking a significant shift in local leadership. This decision opens up the field for new candidates and raises questions about the future direction of the county’s governance.
Ponder To Give NWFSC Fall Commencement Address
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speaker, Mel Ponder.
Your Taxes At Work: Okaloosa Tourism Department Heads North For Snowbirds
Several Okaloosa County’s Tourism Development Department employees will head across the northern border (not Alabama) to extoll the virtues of not being cold during the winter to Canadians.
Here’s how much money Okaloosa County Government Plans to Spend in 2023
While the final decision is on September 20th, and could change – it looks like the Okaloosa County Government is spending this much this year.
Okaloosa Commission Halts Mid-Bay Bridge Authority Budget. What Happens Now?
Maybe it’s being tolled to and from work – or that many people believe the Mid-Bay Bridge should have been paid off years ago.
In fact, one Okaloosa Commissioner said last week “If it was my house, it would have been paid off by now.”
