Mary Esther officials outline fixes after citywide water outage exposes infrastructure flaws
A crash, a buried valve, and a city left without water—Mary Esther’s leaders explain how it happened, what it’ll cost, and what’s next.
Health Advisory remains in effect for Boggy Bayou following wastewater spill
A health advisory remains in effect for Boggy Bayou in Valparaiso following a July 4 wastewater spill, as officials continue testing to ensure the water is safe.
Okaloosa County Commissioners approve amendment to Hospital Assessment Program
Okaloosa County commissioners approved an amendment to the Local Provider Participation Fund, ensuring local hospitals can continue receiving Medicaid-related reimbursements at no cost to taxpayers.
Okaloosa County approves land use change for planned veterans retirement community
A major veterans housing project just cleared a key hurdle in Okaloosa County—here’s what’s next for Victory Village.
Okaloosa County approves tax exemption for Talking Parents Expansion
Okaloosa County approved a tax break for Talking Parents to expand its headquarters, bringing high-wage tech jobs to the area.
Kristen Shell named Okaloosa County’s next Growth Management Director
Kristen Shell, a veteran planner with over two decades of experience in Northwest Florida, has been unanimously confirmed as Okaloosa County’s new Growth Management Director.
Okaloosa County approves $1.87M study to support Eglin West Gate Redevelopment
Okaloosa County approves $1.87M study to support Eglin West Gate Redevelopment Staff Reports July 2, 2025 9:08 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🛠️ County commissioners approved a $1.87 million study to plan infrastructure upgrades near Eglin AFB’s West Gate as part of a long-term redevelopment vision. 🤝 The agreement extends a contract with HDR Engineering and […]
Highway 98 shoreline project moves closer to reality with federal boost
The Highway 98 Living Shoreline Project on Okaloosa Island is moving into final design and permitting, thanks to $284,000 in new federal funding and no added county costs.
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.
DeSantis Signs $115B Florida Budget; $87 Million Headed to Okaloosa and Walton Counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $115 billion state budget, securing more than $87 million for Okaloosa and Walton County projects, while issuing only a few local vetoes and launching a $2 billion statewide tax relief plan.
