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TALLAHASSEE — In an apparent first in Florida law, a state appeals court ruled Monday that posting threats on one’s personal Facebook page can be prosecuted under state law.

FORT WALTON BEACH — A barge crashed into the Brooks Bridge about 3:15 p.m.

A lack of communication between crews and leaders contributed to a boat crash that killed an Eglin airman during a training exercise in Pensacola Bay last fall, according to an accident report releas…

The numbers that make up the federal budget and budget deficits are difficult to comprehend.

The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County reported the latest water quality results.

CRESTVIEW — Bob Sikes Elementary School parents saw their students’ education in action Thursday night during Science Night in the school cafeteria.

Okaloosa County officials are closer to recovering some of the cash from former tourism director Mark Bellinger’s illegal purchase of a four-bedroom house Destin.

BAKER — They say good things come to those who wait, but for Baker residents who value literature and other library materials, the wait is over.

FORT WALTON BEACH — Bill Robinson wants people to remember him as a person who did the right thing for the right reason during his 25 years as president and CEO of United Way Okaloosa/Walton.

A recent Defense Department analysis has reported that there is limited use to training students on the F-35 fighter jet because it is still in development and substantially limited in capability.