This is What You’ll Likely Pay in Walton County Property Tax Next Year:
As Walton County’s housing boom cools, commissioners brace for leaner budgets and tough choices on nonprofit funding and public services.
New Niceville Fire Chief Addresses Council
Niceville welcomed incoming Fire Chief Alex Kukulus at a city council meeting ahead of a formal transition and farewell to longtime Chief Tommy Mayville.
Niceville Names New Fire Chief
The City of Niceville introduces Alex Kukulus as its new fire chief, with a public ceremony scheduled for July 11 to mark the leadership transition.
Niceville Knights of Columbus Receive Statewide Award for Charity Work
Knights of Columbus Council 13527 in Niceville earned statewide recognition for over 15 years of hands-on service building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
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:
DeSantis Appoints Three To NWFSC Board of Trustees
Gov. DeSantis just made three key picks for the Northwest Florida State College Board—meet the leaders shaping the future of local higher education.
Okaloosa Commissioners OK Tourism Money for Shalimar Park
Plans to revitalize a neglected Shalimar waterfront are officially underway, as Okaloosa County greenlights a $3 million park project with fishing docks, pavilions, and more.
Plans For Expansion of Okaloosa Public Transit Screech to a Halt
A proposed bus route connecting the airport to key parts of Okaloosa County hit a red light this week — here’s why commissioners hit the brakes just weeks before launch.
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.
Free Pet Adoptions Coming to Crestview
Free Pet Adoptions Coming to Crestview Staff Reports June 10, 2025 12:42 pm Crestview, Pets In Brief: Petco Love’s MEGA Adoption Event comes to Crestview and Pensacola June 27–29. Crestview Animal Services will waive adoption fees as part of a statewide effort to find homes for 2,000 pets. Crestview Animal Services is teaming up with […]
