Okaloosa School District shares former student data for recruitment campaign
The Okaloosa County School District is spending nearly $100,000 to recruit students back into public schools after enrollment declines tied to expanded school choice. Mid Bay News examines how the campaign works, what taxpayer dollars are funding, what student information was shared with a third-party company, and whether the effort is paying off.
Niceville’s Lacrosse Future Takes Shape At Free August 15 Clinic
Niceville’s growing lacrosse community is coming together August 15 for a free youth clinic at Twin Oaks. The Florida Raptors will hold inaugural tryouts while professional lacrosse player Myles Jones and Navy lacrosse legend Gary Quackenbush lead drills. The event aims to introduce more local children to lacrosse and grow the sport.
August Surprise? Glidewell hammered for use of tuition program
Walton County Attorney Clay Adkinson confirmed that county commissioners are ineligible for tuition reimbursement, creating a political controversy for Commissioner Danny Glidewell. Glidewell, who faces re-election on August 18, received over $11,000 in taxpayer funds for an advanced degree through a program the county attorney says excludes elected officials.
