UPDATE: Army Responds to Allegations of Ranger Misbehavior at Crab Island
Tourists at Crab Island say they saw soldiers drinking and shooting during Billy Bowlegs weekend — We’re asking officials for the version of events and what will happen next.
Okaloosa County Begins Nightly Summer Mosquito Spraying
Okaloosa County Begins Nightly Summer Mosquito Spraying Staff Reports May 20, 2025 9:25 am News, Okaloosa County In Brief: 🦟 Okaloosa County has begun nightly mosquito spraying operations to combat seasonal mosquito populations and reduce disease risk 🗓️ Spraying begins one hour before sunset and follows a rotating schedule by region. Residents can check their […]
Governor Appoints Zack Smith to UWF Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Pensacola native Zack Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, providing the board with local legal expertise. Smith serves as Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. He also serves as a […]
What Docs Reveal About Former Okaloosa Jail Directors Dismissal
Okaloosa County’s former jail director resigned under a severance deal amid findings that he violated county policy by promoting a company owned by his brother to provide ACA enrollment services to inmates.
Okaloosa County Releases 2025 High School Graduation Schedule
The Okaloosa County School District has announced its 2025 graduation schedule, including dates, locations, and livestream links for all local high schools.
Over 600 Seniors Recognized for Academic Achievement at Annual Anne T. Mitchell Awards Ceremony
The Okaloosa County School District honored 619 graduating seniors from six high schools for achieving high academic distinction during the Anne T. Mitchell Academic Awards Ceremony on April 22 at Northwest Florida State College.
Five Okaloosa JROTC Cadets Receive Scholarships from Air and Space Forces Association
Five JROTC cadets from Okaloosa County high schools were awarded scholarships by the Air and Space Forces Association Eglin Chapter at a ceremony held April 15 at the Air Force Armament Museum.
Okaloosa County to Host Second Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3
Okaloosa County will hold its second annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3 in Shalimar to help residents prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Northwest Florida Ballet Académie Opens Auditions for 2025-2026 School Year
Northwest Florida Ballet is holding auditions for its tuition-free Académie program for incoming 3rd and 4th grade students, with registration open through April 24 for tryouts on April 26–27 in Fort Walton Beach.
Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Recognized Among Top Maternity Hospitals in U.S. for Fifth Year
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has been named one of America’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals by Newsweek for the fifth year, with additional national recognition for its maternal care services and regional NICU access.
