Some of the World’s Greatest Musical Artists Are Giving A Free Concert in Niceville January 17, 2025

World-class musicians, including Alon Goldstein and acclaimed acts like Amit Peledβs Cello Gang, Eleni Katz, Neo-Art Piano Duo, and Medhelan Duo, will perform a series of free concerts across Floridaβs Emerald Coast next week. Organized by the Emerald Coast Music Alliance, the program aims to bring classical music to underserved communities, with two public performances scheduled for January 16 at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium and January 17 at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, both at 6 p.m.
Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation Offers $1,000 Scholarships

The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation is awarding $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties pursuing degrees in public relations, communications, marketing, or journalism, with applications due March 17, 2025.
These Niceville High Schoolers Are The Only Non-Graduate Students To Present At Research Conference In Japan

Niceville High School students showcased their marine research on an international stage in Japan, earning global recognition and inspiring schools worldwide.
A Teacher Demands To See Your Phone – Do You Have To Unlock it? Here’s What The Experts Say:

A teacher demands to see your phone and claims you violated school policy. Can they force you to show them what’s on your phone? We interview the experts after a student claims this happened to him at a local school.
Northwest Florida State College Named Among Safest in The Country

Northwest Florida State College Named Among Safest in The Country Staff Reports December 6, 2024 8:44 am Schools and Education In Brief: Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has been recognized as the safest college in Florida and the sixth safest in the nation, thanks to its proactive campus safety measures, cutting-edge technology, and community partnerships. […]
Mel Ponder Voted In As Northwest Florida State College’s New President

Mel Ponder elected as the next president of Northwest Florida State College! He will begin the job in the new year.
How Good Are the Ponte Vedra Sharks – Niceville Football’s 2nd Round Playoff Matchup?

Who are the Ponte Vedra Sharks – and are they good enough to challenge the Niceville Eagles at home in a second round football playoff game in 2024?
College Students Collect More Than 1,000 Books for Local Library

Northwest Florida State Collegeβs Phi Theta Kappa honor society collected over 1,000 books through pop-up drives, surpassing their goal of 300, and celebrated with a reading event for children at the Niceville Library. The project aimed to support the library and children in foster care while also incorporating an academic report on storytelling preservation.
Documents: Ponder to be Offered Top Job at Northwest Florida State College

According to documents obtained by Mid Bay News, Northwest Florida State College will offer Mel Ponder the top job at the school, following a search process.
Rodeo Returns to Niceville This Weekend!

Northwest Florida State College is hosting its second annual Emerald Coast PCA Rodeo and Concert on Nov 9-11, featuring live music and family-friendly rodeo events to raise funds for the collegeβs athletic programs.