“By enforcing these laws, we’re keeping everybody within boundaries and that typically slows down other possible crimes."

SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved holding a public hearing on April 17 to consider whether to approve the first reading of an ordinance to establish a stormwater utility.The possible utility might be designated as an enterprise fund and be funded at least in part with stormwater fees charged to property owners in the unincorporated area. Revenue from the potential fees could help the [...]

Facebook has weathered many such blow-ups before and is used to apologizing and moving on. But the stakes are bigger this time.

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS — Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO) flipped the switch Tuesday on its subscriber-supported solar energy production project.The system, installed at CHELCO's operations center in DeFuniak Springs, comprises more than 500 solar panels installed on the center's roof. Called Cooperative Solar, the project is the first solar power system in Northwest Florida and South Alabama to be installed by a member-owned electric power cooperative.The [...]

FORT WALTON BEACH — Adults got a taste of childhood Friday when Youth Village hosted Come be a Kid With Us.The event was held at Youth Village on Pelham Road to announce plans for the nonprofit after-school program that include a new state-of-the-art facility.It wasn't a typical nonprofit event because vistors were treated like Youth Village children. There were juice boxes instead of cocktails. The live entertainment involved a series of learning [...]

These Florida lotteries were drawn Sunday:Fantasy 5: 02-10-11-32-33Pick 2 Evening: 7-3Pick 2 Midday: 2-7Pick 3 Evening: 9-4-2Pick 3 Midday: 0-0-9Pick 4 Evening: 9-3-1-1Pick 4 Midday: 3-3-8-5Pick 5 Evening: 3-4-9-4-2Powerball: estimated jackpot $40 millionMega [...]

Witness said the Mississippi man was in trouble on a boogie board in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday afternoon.

President keeps up attacks on escalating probe by special counsel Robert Mueller

FORT WALTON BEACH — Fort Walton Beach Medical Center’s Heart Center recently introduced a new minimally invasive technique for the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation, an irregular and often rapid hertbeat.Patients with atrial fibrillation routinely are treated with anticoagulants to prevent the formation of blood clots. However, patients who may not be able to take anticoagulants can have the newly available left atrial apendage procedure to avoid [...]

“With these smaller crowds, it is easier to manage. We still have that criminal element coming down to take advantage of the situation. But it's not near what it used to be."