Niceville Student Performs at Carnegie Hall, Advances to National Music Competition
Andrew Roberts, a Niceville High School senior, performed at Carnegie Hall for the second time and will compete as a national finalist in the MTNA Senior Brass Competition.
Okaloosa County Teacher Honored with Presidential Excellence Award
Jacqueline Sheffield, a mathematics teacher at Fort Walton Beach High School, has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, recognizing her 28 years of teaching excellence and dedication to STEM education.
Café Thirty-A Raises Record $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton
Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball raised $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, supporting food and financial aid programs for local families.
Matt Gaetz Resigned… Now What? How We Elect A New Representative:
Matt Gaetz is no longer the representative for Northwest Florida. But there’s almost half a year until we will have someone representing the Emerald Coast in Congress again. Here’s how the process will work and who wants to be your next congressperson.
What It’s REALLY Like to Be a POW in a Vietnamese Prison Camp
VIDEO: Retired Air Force Pilot Howard Hill talks about his five years in a Vietnamese Prisoner of War Camp. He tells the harrowing story of his shoot down and capture by communist north Vietnamese militias, his grueling five-year imprisonment in a Hanoi camp for captured Americans, and his release back to his loving wife and family in the United States.
Okaloosa State Rep Given Eagle Scouts’ Top Award
Florida Rep. Patt Maney was awarded the prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, recognizing his extensive national-level service and community contributions.
INTERVIEW: Niceville High School Alumna to Publish Queer Rom-Com Novel for Christmas
Niceville native Ella Schaefer is set to release her new queer rom-com novel, The Christmas Pick, on November 15, 2024. The book follows the story of Ava, a tech CEO, and Jo, a Christmas card photographer, as they navigate an enemies-to-lovers romance set in a fictional queer-friendly town. Schaefer, who co-wrote the book with her creative partner, hopes to bring fun and inclusivity to queer storytelling while highlighting the personal journey of self-discovery.
Pilot Logs 10,000th Hour in a C-130 at Eglin Air Force Base
Hogg’s time in the air equals more than a calendar year of flying.
Psychadelic Vibes in Niceville: Berlioz’s Symphony Set to Dazzle For Halloween Season
Step into the haunting, opium-fueled world of Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season with a Halloween concert that’s sure to dazzle Niceville’s music lovers!
Okaloosa Primary Superdonor Opens New Marina on Okaloosa Island
Sunset Isle Yacht Club, a luxury marina on Choctawhatchee Bay, offers advanced amenities for vessels up to 300 feet, with future plans for a pool and restaurant.