Cigarettes, French Fries, and the Kids are Alright
What do smoking bans and school lunch french fries have in common? Just ask the middle schoolers who debated it with a retired fighter pilot.
New early Learning Center Coming to Fort Walton Beach’s Freedom Tech Center
A 16,000-square-foot childcare and early learning center, operated by Grow With Us Learning Academy, will open in 2026 at Fort Walton Beach’s Freedom Tech Center after the city council approved the development order.
Fort Walton Beach named Thearon Shipman as next Fire Chief
Fort Walton Beach named Thearon Shipman as next Fire Chief Staff Reports June 25, 2025 10:00 am Fort Walton Beach In Brief: 🔥 Chief Morgan Retires – After 25 years of service, Chief Jeremy Morgan is stepping down from the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department. 👨🏽🚒 Historic Promotion – Deputy Chief Thearon Shipman will become […]
Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis
Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:28 am Charities and Nonprofits, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Okaloosa County students raised more than $9,600 in the 2024–2025 Change for Children Campaign to support Children in Crisis, Inc. Top fundraising schools were recognized at the May 27 school […]
Dumpster Fire: Walton Commission Fires Sunday, Launches Personal Attacks
A prayer for unity opened the meeting—but by night’s end, the Walton County Commission chambers erupted in public accusations, personal confrontations, and the ousting of Administrator Stan Sunday.
WaWa Gets Its Development Order for Niceville Location
Wawa is one step closer to opening in Niceville. The popular convenience chain received the green light to break ground at a major intersection in town—here’s what comes next.
Man With BB Gun Arrested at Destiny Worship Center
Man With BB Gun Arrested at Destiny Worship Center Staff Reports June 10, 2025 8:17 am Crime, Fort Walton Beach In Brief: Police arrested a man who allegedly brandished a realistic-looking BB gun and drove recklessly through the Destiny Worship Center parking lot, with three young children in the back seat. A man was arrested […]
Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Crestview Church Volunteer Accused of Molestation
Prosecutors have dropped high-profile molestation charges against Robert Morris Watson III, citing insufficient evidence, flawed ID, and suggestibility in the alleged victim’s statements. What the report reveals could reshape how local abuse claims are scrutinized.
Okaloosa County Emergency Management Wants You To Know THIS Right Now:
With experts predicting an active hurricane season, Okaloosa County says it’s ready — thanks to new tech, real-time data, and a no-nonsense approach to emergency warnings.
What Is Williams International? And What Does Their $1 Billion Investment Mean for Okaloosa?
A secret project no more — a billion-dollar jet engine facility is landing in Crestview. Williams International is launching a new era of industry at Shoal River Ranch.
