Niceville Student’s Mock Bill on Elderly Driving Retesting Draws Real-World Attention, Support from Grieving Family
A Niceville teen’s mock bill on senior driver testing, inspired by a tragic local crash, garners real-world support from a grieving family and state-level attention.
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.
DeSantis Signs Florida Budget, Could Veto $80 Million in Okaloosa and Walton Projects
Florida’s new state budget includes $2 billion in tax cuts but places more than $80 million in local Panhandle projects in jeopardy amid a wave of vetoes by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis Signs Beach Access Bill Into Law
Who really owns Florida’s beaches? A new state law changes the rules again in Walton County’s long fight over sand, surf, and private property.
DeSantis Appoints Three To NWFSC Board of Trustees
Gov. DeSantis just made three key picks for the Northwest Florida State College Board—meet the leaders shaping the future of local higher education.
Florida Announces RECORD Tourism – Why Did The Emerald Coast’s Numbers Slump?
Florida just hit a record-breaking tourism milestone—but the beaches of Okaloosa and Walton counties are feeling the crunch. Here’s what local leaders are doing to stay afloat.
Governor Appoints Zack Smith to UWF Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Pensacola native Zack Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, providing the board with local legal expertise. Smith serves as Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. He also serves as a […]
Okaloosa to Do “Deeper Audit” After Letter From Chairman
Is Okaloosa County wasting taxpayer money? Commissioners weigh in as the county freezes hiring and undergoes an internal audit—some welcome the scrutiny, while others say it’s unnecessary and frustrating.
Commissioners Let the DOGE Out In Walton County
Walton votes to comply with the State’s mandatory DOGE review.
Free The Beaches? Walton Customary Use Bill Jumps Another Hurdle
Will Florida’s beaches become more accessible again? A new Senate bill aims to undo a controversial 2018 law—but not everyone is on board.
