Holt Man Accused of Lewd Act and Assaulting Deputies During Arrest
A Holt man faces multiple charges after deputies say he exposed himself in public and assaulted officers during his arrest.
DeSantis slashes funding for child abuse protection in Okaloosa, despite funding same programs around Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed funding to support the Niceville Exchange Club’s initiative to bring a child abuse prevention center to the Emerald Coast for the second year in a row, despite granting funds to Exchange Club chapters in Jacksonville and Palm Beach, FL. According to an Appropriations Project Request, Representative Patt Maney sponsored the […]
DeSantis vetoes dozens of funding requests from Maney & Boyles, reps who opposed property tax cut
Florida State Representatives Patt Maney and Nathan Boyles made headlines in June as the only two Republicans to vote “no” on Governor Ron DeSantis’ controversial amendment that would eliminate property tax for Florida homeowners. This week, DeSantis signed Florida’s official budget for Fiscal Year 2026, deciding the fate of hundreds of local funding requests submitted […]
Eglin Announces Choctawhatchee Bay Munitions Testing Schedule
Boaters are urged to avoid portions of Choctawhatchee Bay as Eglin Air Force Base conducts scheduled munitions testing through July 2.
How Vacationers Made a Lasting Difference for Big Redfish Lake
Guests staying at two popular 30A resorts helped raise more than $2,000 to protect one of Walton County’s rare coastal dune lakes through an Earth Day promotion.
DeFuniak Springs Welcomes New Eglin Federal Credit Union Branch
Eglin Federal Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new DeFuniak Springs Branch, expanding financial services and member access in Walton County.
Smoke Expected as Eglin Conducts Prescribed Burn Near Florosa
Residents near Florosa may see smoke this week as Eglin Air Force Base conducts planned prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risks and improve forest health.
Carlos, Gourdon, and Kora Swim Free After Rehabilitation Journey
Hundreds gathered at Inlet Beach to cheer as rehabilitated sea turtles Carlos, Gourdon, and Kora returned home to the Gulf.
Cruise on in to Eglin Federal Credit Union for America’s 250th Celebration Giveaway
Eglin Federal Credit Union is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with patriotic branch events and a chance to win a cruise vacation for two.
Do school zone cameras make a difference? FWB data shows crashes down 55%
Fort Walton Beach says school-zone crashes dropped 55% during the first full semester after speed cameras were installed, reaching a three-year low.
