St. Joe Company Awards Grant to A Bed 4 Me
Niceville-based Charity A Bed 4 Me announced Tuesday they have received a grant from the St. Joe Community Foundation to fund 150 new beds for children in need in Freeport, as well as other areas in Walton County.
This Group Just Donated $14,000 to Okaloosa Schools
Okaloosa Public Arts (OPA) presented the Okaloosa County School Board with a check for $14,000 to support arts programs in schools at the board’s August 22nd meeting.
18-Wheeler Spills Diesel, Closes SR 20 in Bluewater
The North Bay Fire Department, The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol all responded to an accident between a diesel tanker truck and a commuter car Monday afternoon on State Route 20 in Bluewater Bay.
40 Jailers Short – Okaloosa County Gives Bonuses to First Responders
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to grant the county’s corrections officers and full-time lifeguards a one-time bonus of $1,421.
Superintendent Apologies to Candidate After Mic Silencing Incident
Superintendent Marcus Chambers apologized to a school board candidate’s family after he revealed that a school district employee silenced her microphone on the live feed to the district’s Youtube channel during July 25th’s meeting.
Airline Subcontractor Arrested, Accused of Stealing Luggage at VPS
The Sheriff’s Office Airports Unit has arrested a 19-year-old airline subcontractor for grand theft after alleging he stole more than $16,000 worth of property while on the job at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Cara Marion, Candidate for Okaloosa School Board District 5
You ask why the citizens should pick me, Cara Marion, to represent them on our School Board?
First, God gifts us all in different ways and for me, He gifted me with a servant’s heart. I know He called me to this campaign opportunity for such a time as this.
Linda Evanchyk, Candidate for Okaloosa School Board District 3
I am the current District 3 School Board Member. Prior to my election in 2018 I was an English and journalism teacher for 38 years- 33 at Choctawhatchee High School, my Alma Mater.
Dr. Lamar White, Candidate for Okaloosa School Board District 1
“Since 1976 in Okaloosa County, with a strong work ethic and dedication to public service, Lamar White has made a positive difference in the lives of young people and our community.”
CareySue Beasley, Candidate for County Commission District 2
I’m CareySue Beasley and I’m asking for your support, and more importantly, your vote on August 23rd in the Okaloosa County Commissioner District 2 race.
