Okaloosa County approves $700K contracts for artificial reef vessels
Okaloosa County is turning two old vessels into underwater havens for fish, divers, and anglers—here’s how the $700,000 project is making waves in the Gulf.
Okaloosa County approves $824K PAWS contract, considers in-house animal control
Okaloosa County secures another year of animal control services with PAWS — but commissioners are already planning for a future where the county takes the reins.
Okaloosa County approves safety fix for dangerous curve in Crestview
Okaloosa County approves safety fix for dangerous curve in Crestview Staff Reports August 6, 2025 4:09 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🛣️ FDOT will fund and build safety upgrades for a crash-heavy section of Airport Road near Buckhorn Drive. 💰 The project will come at no cost to the county, but Okaloosa will maintain the road […]
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.
