In Photos: Veterans Day in Okaloosa County
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day celebrations in Okaloosa County
Engineering Excellence on Display at Niceville High School
Niceville High School students showcased their research and innovative solutions for rising sea levels and storm-surge threats in Florida during the 2025 Engineering Challenge Project.
Okaloosa County School District Announces 2025 Sunshine State Scholars
Penelope Gordon and Emma Michel have been named Okaloosa County’s 2025 Sunshine State Scholars, with Adonaiah White named as the alternate, recognizing their achievements in STEM and providing opportunities to connect with colleges and employers in Orlando.
Trinity United Methodist Church Helps Reduce Student Lunch Debt in Okaloosa Schools
Trinity United Methodist Church celebrated its 65th anniversary by helping local students, paying off lunch debt at Shalimar Elementary and Pryor Middle Schools, and assisting Trinity Preschool families with tuition.
Local food pantries see rise in clients as federal shutdown deepens; SNAP, WIC funding decreased
As the federal shutdown stretches into its second month, families across Northwest Florida are losing vital food assistance.
Local food pantries, from Sharing & Caring in Niceville to Emerald Coast Food Rescue, are seeing record demand.
Okaloosa Families Encouraged to Apply for School Meal Benefits During Federal Shutdown
Okaloosa County families affected by the federal government shutdown are encouraged to apply for free or reduced-cost school meals for students. Applications can be submitted anytime household income changes, ensuring students continue to receive meals throughout the school year.
Niceville High School Class of 1980 Returns Home, Refurbishes School Sign 45 Years Later
Forty-five years after graduation, the Niceville High School Class of 1980 returned to the Nest to celebrate their milestone reunion and restore the school sign they originally gifted. The refurbished sign now shines bright once again—symbolizing the class’s lasting connection, community pride, and Eagle spirit that continues to soar.
Okaloosa County School District to Host Bus Driver Job Fair November 15 at Crestview High School
The Okaloosa County School District will hold a Bus Driver Job Fair on November 15 at Crestview High School, offering attendees a chance to test-drive buses, apply on-site, and learn about paid training and hiring bonuses for new drivers.
Crestview High Band Director Jody Dunn Honored with Prestigious John Philip Sousa Foundation Award
Crestview High School band director Jody Dunn has been honored with a Special Award from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, recognizing his decades of leadership in music education and his ensembles’ consistent achievements at state and regional festivals.
Eglin Federal Credit Union Recognizes Gerta Hardy as 5-Star Performer for Third Quarter of 2025
Eglin Federal Credit Union named Member Service Supervisor Gerta Hardy its 5-Star Performer for the third quarter of 2025, recognizing her leadership and dedication to the credit union’s values during a challenging summer. Hardy, who joined Eglin FCU in 2014, continues to play a key role in supporting her team as the organization prepares to open a new branch on Eglin Air Force Base.
