What was once the Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee, will soon be the site of a data center, thanks to a $1.5 million rural infrastructure grant just approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida's dry season brings a heightened risk of wildfires each year. Here's which counties are currently under burn bans and a map of active fires.

Okaloosa School District expands to address overcrowding by adding 5th grade to Eglin Elementary and providing updates on new ...

The County Council cited a bill in the Florida Legislature that could upend the county's discussion. A look at that and other Volusia news items.

Archaeological team conducts training and fieldwork to locate Second Seminole War fort that represents key chapter in ...

After reviewing 30-plus applicants, county officials selected John Moring, who brings three decades of corrections experience ...

Going out to eat? See which Okaloosa County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

News 5 spoke with Okaloosa County officials to learn more about the bear latches that they are offering to residents. More ...

A water quality health advisory has been issued for three parks in Okaloosa County, according to the Florida Department of ...