Destin council moves to rein in E-Bike speeds, citing safety and enforcement concerns
Destin is drafting tougher e-bike rules in response to safety and enforcement concerns, with new speed limits and broader micro-mobility regulations expected by September.
Mary Esther eyes public safety contracts amid budget deficit, capital projects
With a deficit budget on the table and millions in capital projects ahead, Mary Esther’s leaders are asking a bold question: Are taxpayers getting what they pay for in public safety?
Walton Budget: Will Commissioners Cut Taxes This Year?
Walton County leaders are balancing tax relief, infrastructure demands, and employee benefits in shaping next year’s $325 million budget.
Okaloosa Deputy Killer Pleads to Murder
The man who killed Deputy Ray Hamilton on Christmas Eve 2022 has pleaded guilty to murder, avoiding trial and the death penalty in a deal supported by the deputy’s family.
Niceville resident Col. Steven Butler dies from injuries after State Road 20 crash
Retired Army Col. Steven Butler died from injuries sustained in a July 3 crash and is being remembered for his military service, community involvement, and devotion to family.
Crestview man arrested on trafficking, firearm charges after drug task force raid
Okaloosa County’s Multi-Agency Drug Task Force arrested a Crestview man after seizing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and a firearm during a search warrant execution.
JANNAZO: Mach Two and the Delta Dart
As the Cold War cooled and the 49th Fighter Interceptor Squadron prepared to stand down, its pilots took the F-106 Delta Dart on one final sprint to Mach 2—leaving echoes on the radio waves and a legacy in the skies.
We Asked Congressman Jimmy Patronis About His Biden Bill, Iran, Affordable Housing and More:
Mid Bay News’s Colin Bestor sat down with new Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis to talk about his new gig in Washington, D.C., and what he plans to do for the people of the Florida Panhandle. Plus, you can submit your questions for our next interview.
Three hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on State Road 20 in Bluewater Bay
Three people were hospitalized following a rear-end crash on State Road 20 in Niceville that pushed one SUV into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision.
Okaloosa Sheriff Announces Capture of Murder Suspect in Mexico
A murder suspect tracked for four years was arrested in Mexico after a tip to Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers.
