Cox Employees Empower Students Through Innovative Grants
Six Gulf Coast nonprofits received $60,000 in employee-funded Cox Charities grants to support STEM education, environmental learning and youth programs.
One Program, Five Success Stories, Countless New Opportunities
Five Okaloosa students graduated from the 2026 Project SEARCH program after completing a year of workplace training and career development.
Perfect Score and Ice Cream: How One Student Won Big
An eighth-grade student at Ruckel Middle School earned statewide recognition after scoring perfectly in Florida’s Math Nation competition.
Destin Kindergartener Earns Statewide Victory, Wins Big Scholarship
Destin Elementary kindergartner Claire Grelle earned statewide recognition after winning Florida’s America250FL Art Contest and receiving a college scholarship.
Relief After Rocky Bayou Threat Turns Out to Be Hoax
Niceville Police say a fifth-grade student confessed to fabricating a school shooting threat discovered at Rocky Bayou Christian School last week.
Remarkable OTC Graduates Overcome Challenges to Build Bright Futures
Three Okaloosa UP students graduated from Okaloosa Technical College, marking a milestone in independence, career readiness, and lifelong learning.
Okaloosa Schools Roll Out Free Career Camps
Okaloosa County schools are launching free CTE summer camps for middle school students, offering hands-on training in AI, engineering, coding, and healthcare careers.
Increased Security Measures Continue After Frightening Threat Targets Niceville School
Rocky Bayou Christian School increased security and police presence after a handwritten shooting threat was discovered on campus on Wednesday.
The Powerful Partnership That Fuels Northwest Florida’s Aerospace Boom
Space Florida and Okaloosa County Schools are partnering to prepare local students for high-demand aerospace careers as Northwest Florida’s aerospace economy rapidly expands.
Amy Morgan named Destin Elementary School’s New Principal
Amy Morgan will lead Destin Elementary School into the 2026-7 school year thanks to a vote from the Okaloosa County School Board Monday Night.
