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 ...

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

The site of Okaloosa County’s planned “Patriot Park,” which stands next to the Shoal River by south Crestview, is about to ...

University of West Florida anthropology students taking Geographical Information System (GIS) mapping class are working to ...

Baskerville-Donovan, Inc., in partnership with Santa Rosa County, will hold a public meeting regarding the East Navarre ...

Rep. Patt Maney has secured $250,000 in funding for the University of West Florida Archaeology Institute to research and find ...

What do pristine white beaches, crystal-clear waters, and no alcohol restrictions on the sand mean in March? Spring Breakers. And in Okaloosa County, they're ready for everything that comes with them.

Spring Breakers. And in Okaloosa County, they’re ready for everything that comes with them. “We have more than tripled the amount of deputies that we have assigned to the beach to deal with ...