Despite No Vote – Echelon Condo May Still Happen

A proposed 24-story condo in Miramar Beach faces strong pushback from residents and a narrow Planning Commission vote as it moves to the next phase of review.
Grit and Grace Takes the Stage For History of Walton County

Step back in time and experience the powerful stories that shaped Walton County as Grit & Grace Inc. returns to the stage this July with The Paths We Take.
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.
Fort Walton Beach Barbershop Goes Viral for ‘Minecraft Haircut,’ Builds Community One Cut at a Time

Fort Walton Beach Barbershop Goes Viral for ‘Minecraft Haircut,’ Builds Community One Cut at a Time Collin Bestor June 24, 2025 4:00 pm Fort Walton Beach In Brief: 💈 A playful, accidental haircut resembling a Minecraft character brought millions of views and national attention to The Gryms Men barbershop. 🐶 The shop is turning its […]
This Student May Save Niceville Elementary Schoolers Lives With An Idea

A Rocky Bayou Christian School fifth-grader’s letter to the city led to a new sidewalk installation near Plew Elementary School in Niceville, improving safety for student pedestrians.
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.
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 […]
Is This The 30A Tourism Recession in South Walton?

Tourism revenues are slipping in Walton County—now leaders must decide how to respond as they plan for storms, traffic, and the future of the local economy.
NEW: Cache of Docs Reveals How Weeks Got His Job at the Jail – and What He Said Before Resigned

A former Okaloosa County jail director claims the HR investigator probing him wanted a job at the company in question—now, new records reveal how he got hired over more experienced candidates.
OCSO Investigates I-10 Overpass Projectile Attack

OCSO Investigates I-10 Overpass Projectile Attack Staff Reports June 5, 2025 10:22 am Uncategorized In Brief: The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case where concrete and eggs were thrown from the Wilkerson Bluff overpass onto Interstate 10 near Holt. Three commercial vehicles were struck and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The Okaloosa County […]