Okaloosa County promotes Scott Bitterman to be Public Works Director

Interm no longer. The Okaloosa County Commission approved Scott Bitterman to become the county’s permanent public works director.
Okaloosa Beefs Up Golf Cart Laws On Minors

A new ordinance now in effect across Okaloosa County tightens rules on golf cart useβtargeting underage drivers and boosting safety standards in neighborhoods like Rocky Bayou and Shalimar.
Eglin Finds WWII-Era Bombs Off Coast of Shalimar, Plans Disposal By Detonation This Week

Eglin Air Force Base will conduct a controlled detonation of three WWII-era bombs discovered in Choctawhatchee Bay. Eglin officials say the operation, involving Navy EOD Divers and the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, prioritizes safety without requiring evacuations.