Eglin changes permitting, hunting regulations
Eglin Air Force Base has implemented new recreation permitting and hunting regulation changes—including background checks, mandatory check-in/out, and a lottery system for deer-dog hunting—to improve safety and resource management.
Okaloosa Island Begins Construction On Multi Use Pathway
On Monday, July 8, 2024, Okaloosa County officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony at John Beasley Park to mark the beginning of construction on a new multi-use path. The event will occur at 7 a.m. at 1550 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Okaloosa Island. The new path will stretch approximately four miles between the Brooks Bridge and Marler Bridge on Okaloosa Island, providing a safe and scenic route for cyclists and pedestrians.
Police: Niceville Man arrested after threatening to kill wife over changed television channel.
Police say a Niceville man threatened to kill his wife with a gun, then a sword and then knives after a dispute over the television channel.
Okaloosa County to Hold Public Hearing on Outlawing Deep Holes and Large Tents on Beaches
Okaloosa County will have a public hearing on April 16, 2024, where commissioners will discuss proposed regulations regarding hole digging and tent sizes on beaches.
City Council Approves Traffic Camera Contract With Altumint
Niceville City Council’s approval of Altumint speed cameras near schools aims to enhance safety at no cost to the city.
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.
RECALL: Coca Cola Pulls Some Sodas From Valparaiso Facility From Shelves
Coca-Cola voluntarily recalls 2,000 cases of Sprite, Diet Coke, and Fanta Orange due to ‘foreign material.’ Uncertainty lingers as specific batch details remain undisclosed. FDA classifies it as Class II recall. No reported illnesses yet.
