Engineering Excellence on Display at Niceville High School

Niceville High School students showcased their research and innovative solutions for rising sea levels and storm-surge threats in Florida during the 2025 Engineering Challenge Project.
Okaloosa County School District Announces 2025 Sunshine State Scholars

Penelope Gordon and Emma Michel have been named Okaloosa County’s 2025 Sunshine State Scholars, with Adonaiah White named as the alternate, recognizing their achievements in STEM and providing opportunities to connect with colleges and employers in Orlando.
Fort Lauderdale Man Arrested in $505,000 Walton County Utility Check Fraud

A Fort Lauderdale man, Brandon Loud, has been arrested in Walton County for depositing a $505,400 fraudulent check from a utility company, with investigators uncovering additional stolen checks totaling $200,000.
Bishop William A. Wack Directs $50,000 of Diocesan Funding to Food Pantries in Northwest Florida

Bishop William A. Wack of the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola–Tallahassee has directed $50,000 to Catholic Charities food pantries across Northwest Florida to help meet growing demand for food assistance following federal aid shortfalls.