Edward Zakrzewski's death would be the ninth this year, a modern-era record for the number of executions approved by a Florida governor in one year.

Northeast Florida may see some of the worst rainfall, with a five-day forecast predicting 2-5 inches of rain and localized amounts up to 8 inches.

Okaloosa County will hold its third annual Women Veterans Day ceremony on June 12. Two new statues of pioneering women veterans, Capt. Linda Bray and Florence Ebersole Smith Finch, will be ...

The Kinetic Kill Hardware in the Loop Simulator at Eglin Air Force Base, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Munitions Directorate, includes equipment like this machine that can mimic the ...

The Florida Supreme Court upheld the July 31 execution of Edward Zakrzewski for the 1994 murders of his wife and two children in Okaloosa County.

The earliest start date for the 2025-2026 school year in Florida is Monday, Aug. 11. Fifty-eight of Florida's 67 counties will mark the first day of school Aug. 11. See new cell phone laws in ...

Will there be a billion-dollar jackpot in summer 2025? Powerball drawings are at 11 pm ET every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, including holidays.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida offers a variety of habitats including beaches, lakes, forests, and wetlands. The park features diverse activities such as fishing ...

Frank M. Butler, Jr., a man of intellect and service to others, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, in Fort Walton Beach, FL at the ...

Alex Palou retains a healthy lead in the overall points standings. He has won six of the 10 IndyCar races this season.

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

Members of the American-Statesman gave their predictions on who they think will win the College World Series.