Okaloosa County backs Rotary proposal to expand beach rescue tube program

Okaloosa County is considering a low-cost but potentially lifesaving project to expand rescue tube stations along local beaches โ do you think these flotation devices could make a difference?
Kiwanis Foundation Delivers 288 โBags of Hopeโ to Foster Children in Northwest Florida

The Kiwanis Foundation of Niceville-Valparaiso, with support from FPL, the NextEra Energy Foundation, and other Division 1 Kiwanis Clubs, delivered 288 Bags of Hope to foster children in Northwest Florida to provide essential items during their transition into foster care.
Okaloosa County approves $730K surtax request for new upgrades

Okaloosa County is fast-tracking long-awaited road and sidewalk upgrades โ thanks to nearly $730,000 in local surtax funding.
Okaloosa County approves $700K contracts for artificial reef vessels

Okaloosa County is turning two old vessels into underwater havens for fish, divers, and anglersโhereโs how the $700,000 project is making waves in the Gulf.
Okaloosa County approves $824K PAWS contract, considers in-house animal control

Okaloosa County secures another year of animal control services with PAWS โ but commissioners are already planning for a future where the county takes the reins.
Okaloosa’s overdose support team reaches 200 survivors in first year

Okaloosa Countyโs year-old Post Overdose Support Team has connected with over 200 overdose survivors, enrolling dozens in treatment programs while county leaders say the initiative is reshaping the local fight against opioids.
Okaloosa County fish aggregating device project faces $41K tariff hurdle

Okaloosa County added a $41,760 tariff contingency to its offshore reef buoy contract, ensuring the fish aggregating device program stays on track despite trade policy uncertainty.
Okaloosa County Schools Set Graduation Dates for Class of 2026

Okaloosa County schools have announced the official graduation dates and locations for the Class of 2026, with each ceremony available via live stream.
Okaloosa County eyes $824K contract with PAWS for animal control services

Okaloosa County could approve a higher-priced, one-year animal control contract with PAWS to maintain services for unincorporated areas starting September 1.
Judge dismisses negligence claims against apartment complex in Roger Fortson shooting case

Negligence claims against the complex where Airman Roger Fortson was killed have been dismissed, but the civil rights case against Okaloosa Countyโs sheriff and a former deputy moves forward.