Okaloosa Students Win Big at the State Science Fair

Okaloosa students brought home top honors from the State Science and Engineering Fair, with multiple winners and two first-place finishers leading the way.
380 Students, One Big Message: Success Doesn’t Look Just One Way

Okaloosa County Schools honored 380 seniors during its largest CTE Signing Day, highlighting students headed to college, careers, and military service.
Greed, Deception, and Millions Lost: Niceville Man Admits Fraud Scheme

A retired Army sergeant from Niceville has pleaded guilty to a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that left victims without returns.
Inside Niceville’s Inspiring New Student Café

A new student-run café at ECAC is giving Niceville students hands-on job training while serving up coffee and community impact.
Deadly Amount of Fentanyl Seized in Crestview Raid

A Crestview man is facing serious charges after deputies and federal agents seized more than 200 grams of fentanyl during a March raid.
Heartbreaking Wreck Claims the Life of a Local Rider

A motorcyclist was killed Saturday night after a crash involving a turning vehicle on Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach.
Massive Vision, Limited Time: Destin’s Funding Challenge

Destin’s ambitious $65 million Town Center plan promises a walkable future, but with its primary funding source expiring in 2028, questions remain about how it will be paid for.
Strike Eagle takes flight to new home

An F-15E Strike Eagle has been moved from Eglin AFB to the Air Force Armament Museum, where it will soon be officially dedicated.
Comunity Pillar Moves Foward After 30 Years of Service

Kimberly Hixon is being recognized for 30 years of service with Eglin Federal Credit Union as she prepares for her next leadership role.
SS United States Toxic Final Voyage to the Depths

As Okaloosa County prepares to sink the SS United States, a debate is surfacing over whether the historic vessel will become a thriving reef or a toxic legacy beneath the Gulf.