Okaloosa Technical College Now Accepting Bids for Student-Built Tiny Homes
Okaloosa Technical College is now accepting bids on four student-built tiny homes, each crafted by students in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and building trades programs. The project showcases OTC’s long-standing commitment to hands-on, real-world training that prepares students for in-demand careers.
Destin High School Launches First “Holly Jolly Market” at Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Amphitheatre
Destin High School to Host Inaugural “Holly Jolly Market” at Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Amphitheatre Staff Reports November 13, 2025 1:40 pm Arts, Destin, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Destin High School will host its first Holly Jolly Market on December 6, featuring performances, vendors, and holiday activities. A $5 wristband gives children […]
Okaloosa County Celebrates 2025–2026 Art in the Capitol Winners
Okaloosa County middle school students were recognized for their artistic talent in the 2025–2026 Art in the Capitol Competition. Best in Show winner Hannah Leitheiser and other top students will have their artwork displayed at the Florida Capitol during the 2026 Legislative Session.
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.
