Five Okaloosa JROTC Cadets Receive Scholarships from Air and Space Forces Association
Five JROTC cadets from Okaloosa County high schools were awarded scholarships by the Air and Space Forces Association Eglin Chapter at a ceremony held April 15 at the Air Force Armament Museum.
Kiwanis Club to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital During Two-Day Drive
The Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso will collect donations at local stores on May 2–3 to support pediatric care at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, part of the Children’s Miracle Network.
Eglin Conducts Munitions Test in Gulf of America
The Air Force will conduct munitions testing in the Gulf of America on April 24 from 8 AM to 4 PM.
Okaloosa County to Host Second Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3
Okaloosa County will hold its second annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3 in Shalimar to help residents prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Niceville High School Boys and Girls Tennis Teams Win District Titles
Niceville High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams claimed district titles after overcoming earlier player shortages in a JV tournament victory.
Northwest Florida Ballet Académie Opens Auditions for 2025-2026 School Year
Northwest Florida Ballet is holding auditions for its tuition-free Académie program for incoming 3rd and 4th grade students, with registration open through April 24 for tryouts on April 26–27 in Fort Walton Beach.
Pensacola Navy Days Highlights Ongoing Ties Between Community and Military
Pensacola Navy Days is underway this spring with events honoring the region’s military heritage and the community’s ties to service members stationed at NAS Pensacola.
Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Recognized Among Top Maternity Hospitals in U.S. for Fifth Year
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has been named one of America’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals by Newsweek for the fifth year, with additional national recognition for its maternal care services and regional NICU access.
NWFSC Launches Summer Career Camp for Middle and High School Students
Northwest Florida State College’s Futures Forward Summer Camp will offer local students in grades 8–12 the chance to explore career paths through hands-on training this summer.
Okaloosa County Jury Convicts Man of Soliciting Sexual Conduct Involving Child
Michael Todd Ronna was convicted by an Okaloosa County jury for using a computer to solicit a parent for sexual access to a child following a months-long undercover investigation by law enforcement.
