With the resignation of Matt Gaetz, there is a special election on the horizon to decide who will represent northwest Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives. As of Dec. 5, there are 13 candidates vying for the seat, including State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman, Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis, and 2024 Democratic candidate for U.S. House district 1, Jennifer Gay Valimont. 

Thirty-five-year-old Holt resident Leah Feeback was arrested on Monday after she struck a state trooper with her vehicle on Interstate 10 and fled the scene.

Next year, Okaloosa County officials hope they’ll receive federal money to cover most of the cost of a proposed sidewalk project on Valley Road within and next to Crestview’s city limits.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $2.1 million in additional funding for military-supporting infrastructure through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program. This program provides grants to support infrastructure projects and economic growth in Florida’s military communities.