Okaloosa County

An ugly legal battle between OASIS and AHF ─ involving a quarter-million dollars in federal funding for HIV medical care ─ is affecting hundreds of low-income patients in Northwest Florida.

A three-judge panel overturned an Okaloosa judge’s decision to grant summary judgment to the maker of automotive brake linings that contained asbestos.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced the opening of 26 new Publix locations where residents age 65 and older can receive the coronavirus vaccine.

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s office wants area residents to “Think Before They Dive.” It’s part of an initiative to promote safety on local waterways.

Okaloosa County Health Department received a national award for best practices in working to prevent HIV infections.

Okaloosa County’s Karick Lake is getting a makeover. The lake is currently going through a complete drain, which will allow fish habitats to improve.