The finding triggered a state and federal mandate requiring the county to send notices to 25,000 customers notifying them about what happened and provide information on the dangers of exposure to lead.

The Oct. 25 National Unity Day brought attention to bullying and how to prevent it. Several Walton District schools participated in activities.

The Oliver and Meeks families formed Elie’s Voice to help remove Okaloosa County children’s risk of suicide and ensure kids feel loved. The name Elie stands for “Every Life Is Essential,” the organization’s slogan.

The 70-year-old former state Supreme Court justice defiantly denied allegations of decades-old sexual misconduct with minors published Thursday in a Washington Post story.

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — In the wake of the recent shootings at a church in Texas, the DeFuniak Springs Police Department wants to meet with the community, specifically churches, on the potential threats to residents, according to the DeFuniak Springs city website.“Most of the recent tragic events seemed as if they couldn’t happen here. The tragic shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, has changed our way of thinking. We want to talk with our citizens and church leaders [...]

These Florida lotteries were drawn Tuesday:Fantasy 5: 01-16-27-34-35Lucky Money: 20-38-42-43, Lucky Ball 5, estimated jackpot $600,000Mega Millions: 01-54-60-68-69, Mega Ball 11, Megaplier 4, estimated jackpot $59 millionPowerball: estimated jackpot $75 millionPick 2 Evening: 4-5Pick 2 Midday: 4-5Pick 3 Evening: 3-4- [...]

It's been four and a half months unlike any seen in Okaloosa County history since Northwest Florida Daily News investigative reporting began to unravel a host of issues concerning the county's main educational body.

Disguised Russian agents on Twitter rushed to deflect scandalous news about Donald Trump just before last year's presidential election while straining to refocus criticism on the mainstream media and Hillary Clinton's campaign, according to an Associated Press analysis of since-deleted accounts.

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul's long-time neighbor pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he assaulted the Kentucky Republican while he was mowing his lawn.

Vice President Mike Pence joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at a memorial service for the victims of Sunday's massacre at a small-town Texas church.