Choctawhatchee High to Unveil Totem Pole During Homecoming Celebration

Official unveiling of Choctawhatchee High Schoolโs new 11-foot totem pole during Homecoming 2025, honoring more than 70 years of school tradition.
Choctawhatchee High School unveils new aerospace lab with $50,000 grant

Choctawhatchee High School unveiled a new aerospace lab and flight simulator on Sept. 23, funded through a $50,000 Florida Power & Light Company grant aimed at boosting STEM education opportunities.
Okaloosa Superintendent Marcus Chambers Elected President of FHSAA Board

Superintendent Marcus Chambers was elected president of the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors during the groupโs September 23 meeting in Gainesville.
Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women Opens $500 Grant Applications.

The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting applications for a $500 grant to support organizations that benefit women, with a deadline of October 15th. Past recipients include Crestview Area Shelter, Beyond Expectations, and Opportunity Place.
Okaloosa County School District Reminds Families to Apply for Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Okaloosa County families must reapply for free or reduced-price school meals for 2025โ2026, with a September 22 deadline for expiring benefits.
Okaloosa County approves $687M budget with flat millage, rising tax bills

Flat millage rate, bigger tax bills, and a AAA bond rating โ hereโs whatโs inside Okaloosa Countyโs $687 million budget.
Okaloosa County promotes Scott Bitterman to be Public Works Director

Interm no longer. The Okaloosa County Commission approved Scott Bitterman to become the county’s permanent public works director.
Okaloosa Commission begins deliberation on 2026 legislative priorities

Okaloosa County is asking the state for nearly $200 million to widen State Road 85 while also pushing policy stances on gun rights, mental health diversion, and homestead exemptions.
Do you think these should be the countyโs top priorities?
Patt Maney Returns to Okaloosa County, Highlights Legislative Wins and New Committee Roles

Rep. Patt Maney returned to Okaloosa County after an extended legislative session in Tallahassee, where he highlighted more than $23 million in local funding secured, new state laws he helped pass, and his 2026 committee assignments, including chairing the Justice Budget Subcommittee.
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?