Cold War Over Okaloosa’s ‘County Wide Assets’ Rears Head Again

Crab Island’s vessel-free zone is gone — and with it, the illusion that all county commissioners agree on who controls what in Okaloosa’s waters.
Okaloosa County to Host Second Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3

Okaloosa County will hold its second annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3 in Shalimar to help residents prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
OPINION: The Sound of Silence, From An Elected Official

The newly elected County Commissioner for District 3 cancels interviews and avoids questions on crucial issues—find out what remains unanswered.
The Results Are In! Cox Wins District 3 Seat

After a tense five days of recounts, Sherri Cox narrowly clinches victory in the District 3 Okaloosa County Commissioner election by just 14 votes—what’s next for her and runner-up Keri Pitzer?
Recount in District 3 Race Scheduled for Saturday

A recount has been triggered in the Okaloosa County District 3 Commissioner race due to a razor-thin margin of 13 votes between candidates Keri Pitzer and Sherri Cox.
Okaloosa Candidates Converge For Niceville Town Hall

Candidates for School Board, County Commission, Sheriff and more gathered at Niceville High School to get talk to voters a month before elections start.
Slain Airman’s Mother Lays Blame At Okaloosa Sheriff’s Feet

In an emotionally charged NAACP town hall meeting, Chantemekki Fortson delivered a powerful speech condemning Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden’s handling of her son Roger’s fatal shooting by former deputy Eddie Duran. Fortson called for Aden’s defeat in the August primary election, citing a loss of trust and accountability. The town hall, attended by approximately 250 people, also featured updates on the ongoing investigation and discussions on broader issues like racial bias and Christian Nationalism.
Election 2024: Three Declare for Okaloosa County District 3

Who are the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioner Candidates for 2024? Here’s a primer: