Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall

Graphic showing the 2025 Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament with team logos, dates (November 24–25), and location at Northwest Florida State College.

Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:54 am Uncategorized In Brief: Emerald Coast Classic Set for November 24–25 in Niceville Eight college teams will compete in the second annual Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament, set for November 24–25 at Northwest Florida State College’s Raider Arena in […]

Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis

Superintendent presents award to Ruckel Middle School staff for raising the most money in Okaloosa’s Change for Children Campaign, with banner and plaque visible.

Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:28 am Charities and Nonprofits, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Okaloosa County students raised more than $9,600 in the 2024–2025 Change for Children Campaign to support Children in Crisis, Inc. Top fundraising schools were recognized at the May 27 school […]

Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition

Graphic showing Choctawhatchee High School’s logo and a newly installed totem pole with the text “Standing Tall: Choctaw’s New Totem Pole Honors 73 Years of Legacy” on a green background.

Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition Staff Reports June 17, 2025 8:49 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Choctawhatchee High School has unveiled a new 11-foot totem pole on campus, replacing a beloved wooden version removed during renovations. Designed by alumnus Mark Forsman and brought to life by […]

Mid Bay News

A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.