Florida Supreme Court Will Decide Okaloosa Property and Gun Rights Case
The Florida Supreme Court will hear a case that pits private property rights against Florida gun range laws.
Okaloosa Commission approves $1.7M contract for new multi-use path in Niceville
From Palm Drive to Rocky Bayou — a new 2.5-mile path in Niceville is finally moving forward with a $1.7M contract.
Patt Maney Returns to Okaloosa County, Highlights Legislative Wins and New Committee Roles
Rep. Patt Maney returned to Okaloosa County after an extended legislative session in Tallahassee, where he highlighted more than $23 million in local funding secured, new state laws he helped pass, and his 2026 committee assignments, including chairing the Justice Budget Subcommittee.
Week 4: Is Choctaw The Best Team on the Panhandle?
Week four of Panhandle high school football exploded with stunning upsets, defensive masterclasses, and a wild 131-point shootout, reshaping the season’s landscape.
Tickets Available Thursday for Emerald Coast Classic
Tickets go on sale Thursday for the 2025 Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament at Raider Arena, featuring eight college teams.
Suspect arrested after Plew Elementary goes in lockdown, no injuries reported
Police arrested a fugitive who jumped Plew Elementary’s fence Wednesday, triggering a brief campus lockdown.
Niceville Announces Return of Veterans Day Parade for 2025
The City of Niceville announced the return of its Veterans Day Parade on November 15, 2025, inviting participants and community groups to register and nominate a Grand Marshal to lead the event honoring veterans.
Invest 93L brings rain, storm risk to Okaloosa County as system moves through Gulf
A tropical disturbance in the Gulf is expected to bring 2–4 inches of rain, choppy surf, and possible flash flooding to Okaloosa County, though significant development remains unlikely.
Tropic Watch: Okaloosa officials monitoring possible development
A storm brewing in the Gulf may soon earn a name—find out what forecasters are saying and how local officials are preparing.
Three hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on State Road 20 in Bluewater Bay
Three people were hospitalized following a rear-end crash on State Road 20 in Niceville that pushed one SUV into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision.
