RadioActive Roaches: these techy teens hope to beat the odds
“This is a bold statement, and I say it every time, ‘There is nothing else that will prepare students better for post-secondary life, whether that’s job or education in this program, because we hit it all,’” Coach Ben Shuman said. “These kids, high school students, are doing things here that engineering students in their senior projects don’t even get to do.”
Niceville High Students Navigate the Cost of Adult Life
Niceville High students took on adult financial responsibilities during the annual “Reality Check” simulation, learning budgeting skills through real-world scenarios.
We talked to Niceville’s new football coach. Here’s what he said about the program in 2026:
In a candid sit-down on the same field where they won a state championship in 1988, former Niceville teammates Heath Rominger and Adron Robinson—now the Eagles’ head coach—reflected on how much has changed in high school football, and how much hasn’t. Robinson’s message was clear: while schemes and safety rules have evolved, Niceville’s standard of discipline, accountability, and character remains the same. With a philosophy built on the simple phrase “everything matters,” Robinson is blending tradition with innovation as he leads the Eagles into a new era.
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.
PHOTOS: Coffee Shop opens at Emerald Coast Autism Center
PHOTOS: Coffee Shop opens at Emerald Coast Autism Center Christopher Saul April 16, 2026 2:23 pm Uncategorized Community leaders, chamber representatives, families, and students gathered this week at the Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) for the official ribbon cutting of the Carter Cafe, a new training space supporting the Center’s Transition to Work program. The […]
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.
Niceville’s Marello Graduates to Administration
After graduating the students who started school when he became Principal at Niceville High School, Charles Marello is moving on to a new challenge.
12 Year Old Indicted After Walton School Violence
A Walton County Grand Jury has indicted 12 year old Landon Robinson. Robinson is accused of a planned stabbing attack at Walton Middle School that injured two students and a teacher.
NWFSC releases report on medicines found at nursing school
Northwest Florida State College released an investigative report they finalized on April 1 that looked into the presence of unauthorized medications at the Nursing School.
Social Media Turns High School Speaker Into Political Flashpoint
A guest speaker invited by a student-led club at Fort Walton Beach High School has ignited the first major debate in the race for the District 1 seat on the Okaloosa County School Board.
