Bishop William A. Wack Directs $50,000 of Diocesan Funding to Food Pantries in Northwest Florida

Bishop William A. Wack of the Catholic Diocese of PensacolaβTallahassee has directed $50,000 to Catholic Charities food pantries across Northwest Florida to help meet growing demand for food assistance following federal aid shortfalls.
Embattled Fire Chief Put On Admin Leave After Firing Whistleblower

Valparaiso put Fire Chief David Lanier on leave as they investigate the controversial termination of a whistleblower who accused the chief of using a racial slur.
Crestview Council Member Appointed to Florida League of Cities Policy Committee

Crestview City Council Member Shannon Hayes has been appointed vice chair of the Florida League of Citiesβ Municipal Operations Policy Committee for 2025β2026, where he will help shape legislative priorities for municipalities across Florida.
βI had no clue what to doβ β Former Niceville Eagle was just feet away from a campus shooting at FSU.

“I had never once been told what to do in the case of an emergency here,” A Niceville alum and current student at FSU talks about the reaction to the April 17 shooting on campus.
Niceville High Big Band Scores Top Marks in First State Jazz MPA Since 1998

Niceville High School’s Big Band received top ratings at the State Jazz MPA in Tallahassee, marking their return to the state event for the first time in nearly three decades.