Mosquitoes Beware – The City of Freeport has a New Mosquito Killing Machine
Freeport leaders say they will save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars with this switch. Here’s what’s up:
This Student May Save Niceville Elementary Schoolers Lives With An Idea
A Rocky Bayou Christian School fifth-grader’s letter to the city led to a new sidewalk installation near Plew Elementary School in Niceville, improving safety for student pedestrians.
WaWa Gets Its Development Order for Niceville Location
Wawa is one step closer to opening in Niceville. The popular convenience chain received the green light to break ground at a major intersection in town—here’s what comes next.
Okaloosa Beefs Up Golf Cart Laws On Minors
A new ordinance now in effect across Okaloosa County tightens rules on golf cart use—targeting underage drivers and boosting safety standards in neighborhoods like Rocky Bayou and Shalimar.
Is This The 30A Tourism Recession in South Walton?
Tourism revenues are slipping in Walton County—now leaders must decide how to respond as they plan for storms, traffic, and the future of the local economy.
What Is Williams International? And What Does Their $1 Billion Investment Mean for Okaloosa?
A secret project no more — a billion-dollar jet engine facility is landing in Crestview. Williams International is launching a new era of industry at Shoal River Ranch.
Destin Considers Legalizing Beach Bonfires
Destin Considers Legalizing Beach Bonfires Collin Bestor June 4, 2025 12:55 pm Destin, News, Uncategorized In Brief: Destin City Council is exploring an ordinance that could legalize beach bonfires on city-owned property. The proposed permit program is modeled after Walton County’s and aims to raise revenue without taxing residents. Key hurdles include determining which beachfront […]
Eglin Federal Credit Union Opens New Operations Center
Eglin Federal Credit Union Opens New Operations Center Staff Reports May 26, 2025 9:31 am Business, News, Okaloosa County, Walton County In Brief: Eglin Federal Credit Union has opened a 100,000-square-foot Operations Center in Fort Walton Beach. The building will support 400 employees, strengthen digital services, and help the credit union expand across Northwest Florida […]
Choctawhatchee Senior Receives P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Choctawhatchee Senior Receives P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Staff Reports May 22, 2025 11:43 am Charities and Nonprofits, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: 🎓 Julissa Lopez, a senior at Choctawhatchee High School, has received a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood’s Fort Walton Beach chapter. 🏆 The competitive scholarship honors high-achieving young women for […]
Okaloosa County Launches Mosquito Spraying Map Tool
Okaloosa County Launches Mosquito Spraying Map Tool Staff Reports May 22, 2025 9:20 am News, Okaloosa County, Public Safety, Wildlife In Brief: 🦟 Okaloosa County has launched an interactive mosquito spraying map to help residents track when their neighborhood will be treated. 📍 Spraying began Monday and continues each evening, starting an hour before sunset. […]
