County, EMS Union Avoid Impasse, Pass Collective Bargaining Agreement

The EMS Union in Okaloosa County has begun to look a lot like Don Quixote. Four months after all non-union employees got a 5% raise, the EMS employees, represented by a trade union machine out of the northeast, were able to avoid an impasse and get their constituents a deal.
County Plans to Solve Housing Affordability Crisis
The County Commission voted unanimously to move forward with the project at their meeting on Tuesday.
Okaloosa County Commission Chooses Its Chair, Vice Chair for 2023.
Third-term commissioner Trey Goodwin will serve as the chair of the Okaloosa County Commission for the 2nd time after a unanimous vote by fellow commissioners
Ponder To Give NWFSC Fall Commencement Address
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speaker, Mel Ponder.
Okaloosa Commissioners Sworn In For Their Next Four-Year Term.

Commissioners Carolyn Ketchel (R-Shalimar) and Trey Goodwin (R-Fort Walton Beach) were re-installed before Tuesday’s board of county commissioners meeting.
Times, Dates Announced For 44th Jingle Bell Jog
The 44th Annual Jingle Bell Jog is on it’s way to the Emerald Coast.
National Organization Names Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputy Officer of the Year

Another national organization has honored an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy for their service to the community.
Okaloosa County to Poll Residents
You may have a letter in your mailbox from Okaloosa County soon. The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners announced Tuesday they will conduct a “comprehensive quality of life survey beginning in October.”
Tiara Record Set in Niceville – Funds Raised for CALM House
Everyone from dudes with beer guts to local pageant winners converged on Niceville’s 3rd Planet Brewing September 18th to set a world record and raise money for the CALM House Charity.
Valparaiso Senior/Community Center to Host Fall Festival

The Valparaiso Fall Festival is officially on! Here are the details about the event.