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Prison · Florida

Florida set to execute man for killing wife, 2 kids in new state death sentence record for 1 year

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Back to School: Florida's One-Month Sales Tax Holiday Starts Aug. 1. What to Know

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First Funnel Removed as SS United States Prepares to Become a Reef

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Five months after the famed ocean liner ss United States arrived in Mobile, Alabama, to prepare for her conversion into a man-made reef, the signature...See the Story

Federal court clears path for Okaloosa’s SS United States artificial reef project, dismisses lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to prevent Okaloosa County from converting the SS United States into the world’s largest artificial reef, clearing a major legal hurdle for the project. U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers ruled on Aug. 6 that the New York Coalition to Save the Steam Ship United States Inc. lacked constitutional standing to challenge the county’s plan to sink the 990-foot vessel in the Gulf off Destin-Fort Wa…Okaloosa County · Okaloosa County Read Article

Fleet, Smith & Freeman celebrates Whitney Smith’s 20 year journey from fresh graduate to law firm leader

Whitney Smith walked into Fleet, Smith & Freeman as a fresh law school graduate in 2005, when the firm was just three years old and in its early growth stages. Twenty years later, she stands as an equal partner alongside founder Fleet, having built a successful practice while never losing sight of what matters most: family and community. It all began with a recommendation from CPA Larry Reeder, who had watched Whitney grow up in Fort Walton Bea…Fort Walton Beach · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

Fort Walton Beach man charged for 2024 power outage, DNA leads to arrest

A Fort Walton Beach man has been arrested for allegedly causing a September power outage that left 5,600 customers without electricity. Michael Hall, 42, was charged with tampering with “critical infrastructure” after DNA evidence linked him to the incident at a Florida Power Light facility, the Fort Walton Beach Police Department announced Wednesday. The outage occurred Sept. 8, 2024, at 1:30 a.m. and required FPL employees to work multiple ho…Power Outages · Fort Walton Beach Read Article

HOW I WORK: An inside look at how local photographer Holly Howard balances creativity, clients, and coffee

Holly Howard of Holly Howard Photography knows the art of juggling. Between sunset photo sessions on the beach, studio work, capturing memories for local sports teams at her alma mater (Go Vikes!), and caring for a toddler and a teen, her days are anything but routine. In our latest “How I Work” feature, Holly shares how she structures her mornings first with hot coffee and computer work, why she chooses silence over music while editing, and th…Coffee · United States Read Article

Destin City Council adopts social media policy despite mayor's opposition

The Destin City Council approved a social media policy on Monday, Aug. 4, that prohibits elected officials and board members from engaging in online discussions about matters that may come before them for action. The policy passed 6-1 following debate among council members about balancing legal compliance with public communication. Councilman Kevin Schmidt cast the lone opposing vote. Mayor Bobby Wagner, who does not vote except in tie situatio…Destin · Destin Read Article

Crestview Honors Kadance Fredericksen with Memorial Bench at Twin Hills Park

Six months after her tragic passing, the City of Crestview commemorated the life of Kadance Fredericksen with a memorial dedication at Twin Hills Park on Monday afternoon, August 4, 2025. City officials unveiled a memorial bench and plaque in “Kada’s Korner” near the children’s playground, celebrating the young activist’s remarkable legacy of compassion and community service. Mayor Pro Tem Doug Capps and City Manager Jessica Leavins led the int…Crestview · Crestview Read Article

ERA American Real Estate's internship program creates career pathways for local students

ERA American Real Estate’s internship program has evolved from a single student opportunity into a pipeline that transforms local students into full-time employees and department supervisors. The program, which began as what CEO Tony Lombardo described as “a one-off opportunity for a single student curious about real estate,” has produced notable success stories among area students. Max Keebaugh exemplifies the program’s potential for career ad…Real Estate · Mobile Read Article

OCSO: 21-year-old killed in Destin crash while riding electric bike

A 21-year-old Fort Walton Beach man was killed Monday night when a vehicle struck his electric bike on Highway 98 in Destin, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred around 11:15 p.m. when the man was reportedly heading east in the westbound bike lanes on Highway 98. A vehicle changing lanes struck the rider in the area of 1050 Highway 98, sheriff’s officials said. The victim was wearing dark clothing at the time of…Destin · Destin Read Article

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