Florida Supreme Court Will Decide Okaloosa Property and Gun Rights Case
The Florida Supreme Court will hear a case that pits private property rights against Florida gun range laws.
$2.8 Million in illegal bingo profits returned to Okaloosa charities
After years of legal battles, stolen bingo profits are finally going back where they belong — into Okaloosa County charities.
Fort Walton Beach school-zone cameras slash speeding by 95% in first year
Fort Walton Beach’s school-zone speed cameras cut speeding by 95% in their first year, collecting $183,675 in fines. Most violators received only one ticket, and city leaders say the revenue is being reinvested into safety improvements.
Hundreds gather in Fort Walton Beach to honor Charlie Kirk
Hundreds gathered in Fort Walton Beach for a vigil honoring Charlie Kirk, joining nationwide memorials following his killing in Utah.
Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women Opens $500 Grant Applications.
The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting applications for a $500 grant to support organizations that benefit women, with a deadline of October 15th. Past recipients include Crestview Area Shelter, Beyond Expectations, and Opportunity Place.
Okaloosa County School District Reminds Families to Apply for Free & Reduced-Price Meals
Okaloosa County families must reapply for free or reduced-price school meals for 2025–2026, with a September 22 deadline for expiring benefits.
Okaloosa Commission approves $4M contract for VPS fuel farm expansion
Okaloosa County approved a $4 million expansion of Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport’s fuel farm, doubling storage capacity to keep pace with surging airline traffic.
Okaloosa County promotes Scott Bitterman to be Public Works Director
Interm no longer. The Okaloosa County Commission approved Scott Bitterman to become the county’s permanent public works director.
Okaloosa Commission approves $250K for Gap Creek study to address flooding, water quality
Okaloosa County is putting $250,000 toward a long-awaited study of Fort Walton Beach’s Gap Creek watershed, matching state funding to address chronic flooding and water quality issues
Okaloosa Commission approves $1.7M contract for new multi-use path in Niceville
From Palm Drive to Rocky Bayou — a new 2.5-mile path in Niceville is finally moving forward with a $1.7M contract.
