These Are the Eglin and Valparaiso Schools Teachers of the Year!

π©βπ«π¨βπ« Meet some of the outstanding Teacher of the Year candidates from Okaloosa School District! ππΌπ From Eglin Elementary School to Lewis School to the Okaloosa STEMM Academy, these educators are making a difference in the lives of their students. ππ #TeacherOfTheYear #OkaloosaSchools #Education #STEMM #ProudTeachers #FloridaSchools #TeachingExcellence
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.
Niceville Quilters Honor Military In Upcoming Show With Special Designs

Normal returns to the Flying Needles Quilt Guild as it prepares for its biennial Emerald Coast Quilt Show, scheduled for March 3 and 4 at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds.
Niceville Couple Celebrates Their 75th Wedding Anniversary

On Nov. 27, 2022, Paul and Dorothy Cloud celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. The WWII Vet and his bride will celebrate at their home in Bluewater Bay.
Niceville Unveils New Mural, Kayak Launch at Turkey Creek
Niceville’s newest attractions opened with a snip on Monday, October 17th .
Nationwide Economic Uncertainty Fails to Buoy Niceville Thrift Shops
Nationally, an unsteady economy may appear to impact pocketbooks, with people finding ways to save.
If thrift store shopping could be an indication of inflationary and recession shopping, it hasnβt been seen by workers in two Niceville thrift stores.
Sharing and Caring Volunteer, 93, Leverages Technology to Help the Hungry

Often, the older generation relies on grandchildren or great grandchildren to navigate them through technology.
At the age of 93, Catherine Conroy has no younger person assisting her as she inputs data into a computer, providing trouble shooting and quality control for the Niceville-based Sharing & Caring foodbank.
NHS Chorus Director Prepares For First ‘Normal’ Year in 2022-23

The homecoming two school years ago wasnβt what any teacher would expect, when Catherine Swan Feazell returned to Niceville High School as its new chorus director.
Niceville Woman Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday

Lillian Fowler insists that she did not have a birthday party on July 31, hosted by her
friends Min Kim and Bob Baggerman.
Keep Your Dog Safe In The Northwest Florida Summer
Although the traditional dog days of summer should end on Aug. 11 according to the Farmersβ Almanac, in Northwest Florida those hot, humid days can last well into September.