‘There Is No Conflict:’ Walton Commission Votes On New Administrator, Debates Permanent Attorney.
With key leadership roles filled and conflict-of-interest concerns swirling, Walton County’s government just took another sharp turn in its ongoing saga of political shakeups.
School Districts Earn As – What Does That Mean?
Okaloosa and Walton County schools both scored A ratings from the state—but the data shows major differences in readiness and performance across campuses.
You’ll Want to Know THIS About Last Month’s Destin Tour Helicopter Crash Before You Take Your Family on a Flight:
The National Transportation Safety Board released a damning report about the helicopter in June’s crash.
Local Non Profit Secures Adaptive Bike for Special Needs Child
A rare diagnosis, a $10,000 bike, and a family’s joy — how one nonprofit is helping kids like Eli ride alongside their siblings and experience childhood on their own terms.
Freeport Area Non Profit Looks To Make Waves About Water Quality
A new group in Freeport is sounding the alarm about threats to the only drinking water source in Florida’s Panhandle—and they say time is running out.
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:
Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition
Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition Staff Reports June 17, 2025 8:49 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Choctawhatchee High School has unveiled a new 11-foot totem pole on campus, replacing a beloved wooden version removed during renovations. Designed by alumnus Mark Forsman and brought to life by […]
This Is How Much Money Niceville’s School Zone Cameras Made in 45 Days
Speeding through Niceville school zones? New traffic cameras aren’t just watching — they’re cashing in. With nearly $100K in tickets issued in just six weeks, here’s who’s paying, who’s getting paid, and why city leaders say this is about more than money.
PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates
PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates Staff Reports June 12, 2025 8:40 am Okaloosa County, Schools and Education, Walton County In Brief: Two high school seniors, one from Freeport High and one from Rocky Bayou Christian School, each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation. Two graduating seniors from Walton […]
Okaloosa Approves Agreement to Fight For Destin Underpass
A $20 million pedestrian underpass could soon change how people cross one of Destin’s most hazardous intersections — if local leaders can secure federal funding in time.
