“The Blind Side” Mom, Other Celebrity Speakers Announced for Destin High School Graduation

Destin High School announces its graduation speaker lineup for 2023.
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) marks its 33rd anniversary. Here’s what they’ve been up to:

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) marks its 33rd anniversary on May 22, 2023. It will celebrate over three decades of dedicated service providing specialized airpower for the nation’s defense.
Niceville High Students Show Off ‘Coastal’ App to Congress!

Niceville High School students Gabe Jacobs and Hannah Castor, along with their web programming instructor Carrie Foxhall, had the opportunity to showcase their award-winning “Coastal” app at the Congressional App Challenge held at the US Capitol in November.
Business Owner Wins $5,000 for A Bed 4 Me Charity

Staff Reports March 20, 2023 4:31 pm Bluewater Bay, Charities and Nonprofits, Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Local Luminaries, Niceville, Uncategorized, Valparaiso Win means 16 beds for children in need A local esthetician won $5,000 for her work with A Bed 4 Me – which means 16 children will have a new bed to sleep on.Β Alison […]
These Are the Eglin and Valparaiso Schools Teachers of the Year!

π©βπ«π¨βπ« Meet some of the outstanding Teacher of the Year candidates from Okaloosa School District! ππΌπ From Eglin Elementary School to Lewis School to the Okaloosa STEMM Academy, these educators are making a difference in the lives of their students. ππ #TeacherOfTheYear #OkaloosaSchools #Education #STEMM #ProudTeachers #FloridaSchools #TeachingExcellence
Plewβs Crist Named Staff Professional of the Year

https://midbaynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FL-NWFSC-SF22-15_1.mp4 Cristβs Educational Legacy Spans Nearly 40 Years and Three Okaloosa Elementary Schools goes to Shawna Crist, Media Assistant at Plew Elementary School. The award recognizes the exemplary contribution of an educational staff professional in the county’s school district. Mrs. Crist has a long-standing connection with the county’s school district, starting as an elementary school […]
Niceville Area Teachers Recognized for Excellence! Is One Your Child’s?

The Okaloosa School District recently selected Royal Preston, construction teacher at Okaloosa Technical College, as its Teacher of the Year recipient.
While Preston earned the top honor, he was one of many who received recognition.
40-Home Development in Bluewater Bay Moves Forward

Addieβs Place, a 40-home development on an old Bluewater Bay Area Golf Course fairway, is one step closer to a finished reality.
Eglin Airman Wins Award For Work With Hope Squad

The 33rd Fighter Wing honored Senior Master Sargeant Sara Weber for her efforts to reduce suicide amongst airmen at a ceremony that took place last week.
Expect Road Closures on SR-285 Next Week – Here Are The Expected Closure Times:
Weβre going to see another closure of SR 285 next week for missions originating out of Eglin Air Force Base.