BREAKING: Fugitive Wagner Captured by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
Big Arrest in Crestview! Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office nabs 57-year-old fugitive Jeffrey Todd Wagner. Full details on the charges and past criminal history.
Okaloosa County Activates Emergency Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather
Okaloosa County is taking no chances as severe weather approaches, activating the Emergency Operations Center to Level 2. With winds expected to reach 70 mph and heavy rain on the horizon, stay updated and stay safe, folks!
Okaloosa Schools Closed Jan 9 For Severe Weather:
Schools will close on Jan 9 due to the severe weather event which should take place. Schools will reopen on the 10th.
THE INTERVIEW: Attorney John Libby Talks Okaloosa County Courts
Attorney John Libby, immediate past president of the Okaloosa Bar Association, talks about the courts system in the Florida Panhandle and what its uniqueness means for you as a citizen.
A New School In Deer Moss Creek? Maybe. Here’s What We Know Right Now.
The Okaloosa School Board will contemplate a 30-acre land purchase in Deer Moss Creek to address overcrowding and prepare for the future. But that doesn’t mean the district is certain it will build a school immediately.
ELECTION 2024: Valparaiso Gears Up for City Commission Election: Two Seats in the Spotlight
Valparaiso has two seats coming up for election in March, 2024. Here’s what we know right now:
Local Marina Announces Missing the ‘Mullet Fundraiser,’ With Contests, Music For All
Get ready to make a splash at Bluewater Bay Marina’s “Missing the Mullet” weekend, happening from October 20 to October 22, 2023. Enjoy live music, test your mullet-flinging skills, and even join the Mullet Hair Contest – all while supporting a great cause.
NWFSC’s Devin Stephenson Talks Adaptability, Flexibility and the Future of Eduction:
Dr. Stephenson wrote about the change-centered leadership philosophy he adopted for Florida Politics earlier in September. He believes the world of education, and the world more generally, has got to pay proper attention to the unknown unknowns that the 21st-century economy has brought to the fore. He says that businesses and schools whose leaders don’t account for change will suffer the negative consequences faster and more acutely than in the past.
YOUR TAX DOLLARS: What An Inmate Costs, Per Meal, At the Okaloosa County Jail:
Okaloosa County Commissioners voted to change the food service provider at the Okaloosa County Jail starting in October. On average, the jail houses 750 inmates and has more than 140 billeted staff members. The county jail will begin work with Summit Food Services, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Summit, established in 1991, has contracts with more than 500 correctional facilities around the United States and also serves Bay County, Florida (the Panama City area) and Orleans Parish in Louisiana.
We’re One Step Closer To What Your Property Taxes Will Look Like This Year. Here’s What Okaloosa County Will Spend Money on in 2024.
The Okaloosa County Commission has all but decided to keep your tax rate for county services at the same level as last year – but you will likely see a slight bump on your bill.
