Tom McLaughlin
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Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
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Santa Rosa County landfill rates are about to increase. Where's the money going?
The Santa Rosa County Commission have voted to increase the cost of dumping at its landfill. → Read More
Bringing Century into the 21st century: $14M in investments are prepping town for future
The little Escambia County town of Century is hoping millions in assistance from the state will allow it to grow. → Read More
Four injured in Pensacola crash after Jeep flips off I-110 and lands on SUV
The driver of a Jeep Wrangler lost control of her vehicle on I-110 and flew off the interstate, landing on a truck traveling on East Jordan Street → Read More
Gulf Breeze Mayor Cherry Fitch reelected, two incumbents sweep council
Mayor Cherry Fitch and incumbent councilmen Todd Torgersen and Randy Hebert are returned to office → Read More
Cassie Carli case: Marcus Spanevelo to be prosecuted in Alabama in Navarre woman's death
State Attorneys Office drops charges against Marcus Spanevelo to allow Alabama to prosecute Cassie Carli death case → Read More
ECUA issues boil water notice for Creighton Road near Chapel Street and Tippin Avenue
ECUA issues a precautionary boil water notice for Creighton Road → Read More
'Huge, huge loss': Michael Beedie resigns as Fort Walton Beach city manager
After a 10-year stint as Fort Walton Beach city manager, Michael Beedie is stepping down. → Read More
Your ECUA water and garbage bills are going up very soon. Here's why.
The ECUA board voted Tuesday to raise fees for water, wastewater and sanitation services. → Read More
These three candidates want to replace Trey Nick on the Walton County Commission
Three candidates — Donna Johns, David Buchanan and Charles Galloway — are in the running for the county commission seat being abandoned by Trey Nick. → Read More
FBI: Company led by former Florida House speaker bilked 'millions of dollars' for hurricane cleanup
An FBI application for a search warrant at GAC Contractors Bay County offices documented mounds of evidence of post-Hurricane Michael corruption. → Read More
'The entire county is ready for this to be heard': Walton customary use trial set for 2023
After four years of legal maneuvering, a court date has been set for Walton County's groundbreaking customary use lawsuit → Read More
'The fact I have eyes' led Gaetz to insult female abortion rights activists
Congressman Matt Gaetz stands behind his insults of abortion rights activists, and one of those women has raised $1 million because of them. → Read More
Could Okaloosa County purchase the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds?
Northwest Florida Fairgrounds Association sits in limbo as Fort Walton Beach considers selling the property to Okaloosa County. → Read More
Bicyclist killed in early morning traffic accident in Destin
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal accident in Destin involving a bicyclist. → Read More
Audit citing credit card violations by Walton commissioners sent to FDLE for investigation
A controversial audit report spending of thousands of taxpayer dollars by Walton County commissioners has been turned over to FDLE for investigation. → Read More
Niceville resident Andrew Griswold sentenced to 75 days for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Niceville resident Andrew Griswold sentenced to 75 days in federal custody for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building. → Read More
This one's for the birds: Florida Audubon asks July 4 beachgoers to leave the fireworks at home
Many birds are re-nesting, including on Pensacola Beach, and this will be their final opportunity to successfully raise young this season. → Read More
Local voters need not worry about impacts of new voting laws
Local supervisors say election laws passed in 2021 and 2022 will have little, if any, impact on how Northwest Florida voters cast their ballots → Read More
Marine veteran Mark Lombardo files to run against Gaetz, promises no 'drama and gimmicks'
Mark Lombardo, a Marine and former FedEx executive, has filed paperwork to run for Congress against Matt Gaetz → Read More
Woman dies after stepping into roadway, being struck by truck in DeFuniak Springs
Woman dies in DeFuniak Springs after stepping in front of a truck on U.S. Highway 90 → Read More