PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates

Four smiling people stand in front of an Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization banner with text reading “Emerald Coast PR Foundation Awards Two Local Seniors.”

PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates Staff Reports June 12, 2025 8:40 am Okaloosa County, Schools and Education, Walton County In Brief: Two high school seniors, one from Freeport High and one from Rocky Bayou Christian School, each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation. Two graduating seniors from Walton […]

Okaloosa Beefs Up Golf Cart Laws On Minors

A new ordinance now in effect across Okaloosa County tightens rules on golf cart use—targeting underage drivers and boosting safety standards in neighborhoods like Rocky Bayou and Shalimar.

OCSO Investigates I-10 Overpass Projectile Attack

A cracked windshield of a commercial truck damaged by projectiles, with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office badge and a headline reading “Concrete, Eggs Rain from I-10 Overpass — Sheriff Launches Investigation.”

OCSO Investigates I-10 Overpass Projectile Attack Staff Reports June 5, 2025 10:22 am Uncategorized In Brief: The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case where concrete and eggs were thrown from the Wilkerson Bluff overpass onto Interstate 10 near Holt. Three commercial vehicles were struck and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The Okaloosa County […]

One Rescued Kitten, Many More Lost

Kitten lying on a towel in a cage next to yellow text that reads, “What’s Putting Kittens in Danger on Local Bridges?”

One Rescued Kitten, Many More Lost Staff Reports June 5, 2025 9:03 am Okaloosa County, Pets In Brief: A string of kitten sightings and losses on Shalimar Bridge has raised alarms with animal advocates in Okaloosa County. One kitten, Lorelei, was rescued — but several others weren’t as lucky. Rescuers say the growing crisis signals […]

William Kiker Wins Second National Debate Title

William Kiker stands with Incubate Debate Founder James Fishback after winning his second national championship, holding a trophy in front of American flags.

William Kiker Wins Second National Debate Title Staff Reports June 4, 2025 10:35 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: 🎓 Fort Walton Beach High School senior William Kiker has made national history by winning the Incubate Debate National Championship for the second time — the first student to ever do […]

Mid Bay News

A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.