Commissioner Claims Water Quality “An Existential Threat To Walton County”
Could a proposed landfill threaten Walton County’s drinking water? Officials hit pause to investigate potential risks to the Floridian Aquifer.
Gaetz’s Explicit AI Images Bill Clears Hurdle in Senate
A Florida Senate bill seeks to crack down on AI-generated explicit images—could this law change digital privacy rights?
New Niceville Councilmen Take Oath of Office
Niceville’s city council just got a shake-up—find out who’s stepping in, who’s stepping out, and what’s next for the city’s leadership!
Niceville Unveils Proposed Strategic Plan. Will You Like The Future?
What’s next for Niceville? A new strategic plan could shape the city’s future—see what’s in store before the council votes!
‘Trump House’ on 30a Collects Legal Fees From Walton County After 4-year Fight
A years-long legal fight between Walton County and homeowner Marvin Peavey over political banners has ended, with the county agreeing to pay his legal fees, and Peavey shifting his focus to public beach access advocacy.
County Buys Waterfront Property for Tourism Office
Okaloosa County has approved a $4.1 million purchase of the former PNC Bank building for a tourism headquarters, including a boat ramp and waterfront property, with planned security and infrastructure upgrades to address local concerns.
FPL To Ask For Largest Rate Increase Ever
Florida Power & Light plans to request new electricity rates for 2026-2029, citing the need for continued investment in infrastructure and clean energy while maintaining reliability. The proposed adjustments would increase residential bills by an average of 2.5% annually but remain below the national average.
Here’s How Walton and Okaloosa Ranked for Child Well Being:
How do Walton and Okaloosa counties compare in child well-being? The latest Florida Policy Institute rankings reveal strengths—and surprising challenges.
Can Eglin Actually Close Waterways Near Base? Here’s What We Found Out:
Eglin Air Force Base is shutting down access to parts of local waterways—what’s behind the new security measures and can the Air Force do them?
Here’s What Happened Between Niceville and PAWS at Tuesday’s Council Meeting
After a last-minute email from PAWS cut all ties, Niceville must find a new animal control solution—what happens next?
