Federal Grant Money to Pull Boats From Valp Bayous
Those busted-up old boats sitting derelict in Valparaiso’s bayous may soon be a thing of the past – thanks to federal government grant money. Valparaiso Police Chief Joe Hart told the Val-p city commission at March’s meeting that, in total, two boats in Boggy Bayou and another boat in Tom’s Bayou would be removed with […]
“We’ll Be Back” Vows Valparaiso Chicken Advocate After Defeat
Suiting up for a fight It’s not every day you see a fully grown man pass out easter candy in a chicken suit during a government meeting. I’ve been to several hundred in my life – and this was a first. But the man in the chicken suit should give you an idea of the […]
No Debate! State College Forensics Team Triumphs At Statewide Contest
Niceville, Florida – The Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) Forensics Team recently competed in two highly competitive tournaments: the Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association (FIFA) Tournament at the University of West Florida, and the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Tournament hosted virtually by Miami Dade College. The team’s exceptional performance earned them multiple accolades, including the most wins among the top five of competitors.
Amid Statewide Teacher Shortage, OCSD Hosts Job Fair
Want to Teach? OCSD Hosts Job Fair at Edge Elementary The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) will host a job fair at Edge Elementary on Saturday, April 1, from 9 am to 11 am. The fair is free and open to anyone interested in joining the OCSD team for the 2023-2024 school year. The 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.
Okaloosa Gas to Open $77 Million Facility in Valparaiso
Okaloosa Gas to break ground this summer Okaloosa Gas, the publicly-run gas authority for Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties, will open a new $77 Million facility in Valparaiso – and will help the tax rolls for the town. Groundbreaking is scheduled for July 1, 2023. Carl Scott told the city council he believes […]
Saga of 363 Washington Comes to An End in Valparaiso
363 Washington Avenue in Valparaiso was knocked down in 2022, after a decade-long battle. The city briefly owned, then sold the property to cover the cost of its mission to destroy the blighted property. Sale ends decade-long quest to destroy blighted home The formerly derelict property at 363 Washington Avenue in Valparaiso has been knocked […]
Chickens Against Socialism: Val-p Group Attempts to Free the Coop
Citizens group claims 150 signatures to legalize possession of hens in Val-p city limits If one Valparaiso group gets its way, hens will be allowed within city limits. The proposal has run a-fowl of other residents, though. (I got it out of my system, I’m done. Promise.) Missy Reeh-Weakley says she’s a recent transplant to […]
Valparaiso Museum Hosts Northwest Florida Revolutionary War Lecture
Historian Wesley Odom will share his knowledge with children and chaperones on Friday, February 17th, to promote his book ‘The Longest Siege of the American Revolution: Pensacola’ at the Northwest Florida Heritage Museum. Odom will discuss the siege of Pensacola, which lasted nine weeks and resulted in a Spanish victory over the British in […]
Okaloosa STEMM Academy Nominated For Prestigious Nationwide Program!
This school had to earn A a rating, perform in the top 15% of the state and ensure minority students also performed well in the state.
