Okaloosa County approves sidewalks, park upgrades and 2026 legislative priorities
Okaloosa County leaders advanced major community projects and set their 2026 legislative agenda during a packed Oct. 7 meeting covering sidewalks, parks, tourism, and safety initiatives.
Niceville Officer Accused of Using Police Databases to Target Fellow Cop
Niceville Officer Accused of Using Police Databases to Target Fellow Cop Staff Reports October 11, 2025 7:57 pm Crime, Niceville, Public Safety In Brief: 👮 Who: Officer Coty Hall, Niceville Police Department💻 What: Arrested for alleged misuse of law enforcement databases and harassment📅 When: Arrested on October 10, 2025; investigation ran from January to October […]
White-Wilson Medical Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to continue operations
White-Wilson Medical Center — one of Northwest Florida’s oldest healthcare providers — has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but leaders say the move is about long-term stability, not closure.
Government shutdown looms, what will be impacted in Northwest Florida.
At 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, the U.S. government runs out of money. From Eglin to TSA checkpoints, thousands of Northwest Florida workers could see furloughs, delayed pay, or closed gates. Here’s what you need to know about how the shutdown will hit our community.
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.
