Cynthia West addresses questions about credentials; social media past
Okaloosa School Board District 5 candidate Cynthia West is responding after her opponent’s wife acknowledged making anonymous Facebook posts questioning West’s mental health qualifications. West says she has never claimed to be a licensed social worker in Florida and discussed her education, counseling experience and the social media posts circulating about her.
Emotional Blow for Candidates as Filing Errors Trigger Special Election
A filing oversight has left the Okaloosa County School Board District 1 race without any qualified candidates, forcing a special election.
Fort Walton Beach voters to decide on charter amendments in March 2025
Fort Walton Beach City Council has approved six charter-related ordinances that will go before voters in a March 10, 2026, referendum, asking residents to decide on changes to city elections, governance rules, elected official compensation, administrative language, and budget limits.
Crestview Councilman resigns amid residency inquiry; city rushes to fill precinct 2 seat
A Crestview council member has stepped down, just days after officials began reviewing concerns about whether he lived in his district. His resignation now launches a fast replacement process that could reshape the council heading into 2026.
Early Voting Temporarily Halted in Okaloosa County Due to Winter Storm Enzo
Early voting in Okaloosa County is temporarily suspended on January 21 through 23, 2025, due to Winter Storm Enzo, with operations resuming on January 24 and key details provided for Election Day and voting procedures.
Okaloosa Candidates Converge For Niceville Town Hall
Candidates for School Board, County Commission, Sheriff and more gathered at Niceville High School to get talk to voters a month before elections start.
Mary Anne Windes, Enters Okaloosa County Commission District 5 Race
Mary Anne Windes has thrown her hat in the ring to compete against Drew Palmer for the District 5 Commission Seat
Preparing for Election 2024: Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder
Commissioner Mel Ponder discusses Okaloosa County, his achievements, and his commitment to preserving family values. As the 2024 election approaches, Ponder’s vision for a prosperous and culturally rich Okaloosa County comes into focus, with a focus on prudent fiscal management and infrastructure development. #OkaloosaCounty #ConservativeValues
Election 2024: Three Declare for Okaloosa County District 3
Who are the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioner Candidates for 2024? Here’s a primer:
The Primary Results are In – Here’s How Your Neighbors Voted in August. Experts React.
The Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections Office has released its precinct level data from the primary elections from August 2022. Here’s what they reveal.
