Manhunt Underway in Okaloosa After an Armed Home Invasion

Two masked suspects carried out an armed home invasion late Sunday night near Fort Walton Beach, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Former fire chief sues Valparaiso. Here are the allegations:

Former fire chief sues Valparaiso. Here are the allegations: Christopher Saul April 20, 2026 2:32 pm Valparaiso Former Valparaiso Fire Lieutenant and Interim Fire Chief David Lanier, who was fired after an investigation into alleged retaliation and accusations that he used a racial slur at Black firefighters, has filed a lawsuit against the City of […]
We talked to Niceville’s new football coach. Here’s what he said about the program in 2026:

In a candid sit-down on the same field where they won a state championship in 1988, former Niceville teammates Heath Rominger and Adron Robinson—now the Eagles’ head coach—reflected on how much has changed in high school football, and how much hasn’t. Robinson’s message was clear: while schemes and safety rules have evolved, Niceville’s standard of discipline, accountability, and character remains the same. With a philosophy built on the simple phrase “everything matters,” Robinson is blending tradition with innovation as he leads the Eagles into a new era.
Okaloosa Students Win Big at the State Science Fair

Okaloosa students brought home top honors from the State Science and Engineering Fair, with multiple winners and two first-place finishers leading the way.