Okaloosa County Commissioners question license plate reader cameras
Are license plate readers a powerful crime-fighting tool, or a step too far into surveillance? Okaloosa County leaders just opened the debate.
Crestview City Clerk resigns amid tension; council pulls photography ordinance
Crestview City Clerk Maryanne Girard resigned after months of internal friction and public scrutiny, as city leaders also withdrew a controversial photography ordinance following widespread community backlash.
Destin adopts social media policy for officials, prompting concerns over free speech
What counts as a Sunshine Law violation in the digital age? Destin officials just drew a hard line — and not everyone’s ready to log off.
Mary Esther still without animal control after PAWS cancels contract, city seeks alternatives
Mary Esther is still without animal control services after PAWS canceled its contract, leaving city leaders scrambling for solutions and demanding fairness in future agreements.
