Northwest Florida State College Falls Short in National Championship Game Against Blinn College

Northwest Florida State College’s remarkable baseball season concluded with a 12-5 loss to Blinn College in the NJCAA National Championship game. Despite their efforts and strong hitting, the Raiders couldn’t overcome early mistakes and Blinn’s powerful offense. Standout performances from Cade Sadler, Chase Williams, and Jaquae Stewart highlighted the game, with five Raiders named to the All-Tournament team. The Raiders end their season with a 40-15 record, marking a historic achievement for the program.
Okaloosa County Declares New Efforts To Combat The Opioid Epidemic

Okaloosa County Declares New Efforts To Combat The Opioid Epidemic Staff Reports June 1, 2024 4:03 pm Okaloosa County /*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 26-05-2024 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} In Brief: Okaloosa County and the Florida Department of Health will hold a press conference for Revive Awareness Day on June 6 […]
Okaloosa County Schools Participate in Summer Meal Program

Okaloosa County Schools Participate in Summer Meal Program Staff Reports May 29, 2024 3:44 pm Schools and Education /*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 26-05-2024 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} In Brief: Okaloosa County Schools will participate in the Summer Break Spot program, offering free nutritious meals to children aged 18 and under […]
Okaloosa Technical College Places 55th at National Competition

Okaloosa Technical College Places 55th at National Competition Staff Reports May 30, 2024 2:01 pm Schools and Education /*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 26-05-2024 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} In Brief: Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) ranked 55th in the nation in the Spring 2024 National Cyber League Competition among 7,412 college-level competitors. […]
State Representative Patt Maney Travels to Texas to Learn About Border Security

Representative Pat Maney Travels to Texas to Learn About Border Security Staff Reports May 29, 2024 8:17 pm Government In Brief: State Representative Patt Maney of Florida is visiting Texas with a delegation to learn about Texas’ border security and efforts against illegal immigration. The trip, which is privately funded, aims to explore potential collaborative […]
NWFSC Baseball Closes In On World Series With Statement Win

Colby Jones and the Northwest Florida State Raiders capitalized on the thinner air and higher elevation of Grand Junction, Colorado, to secure a commanding 13-4 win over Shelton State in the NJCAA Baseball Tournament on Monday. Jones’ stellar performance, featuring two home runs and seven RBIs, was pivotal in overturning an early 3-0 deficit and propelling the Raiders further in the tournament.
PHOTO GALLERY: Niceville High School Graduation 2024

Congratulations to the graduates of Niceville High School’s 2024 Class! Starting their journey amid the COVID-19 pandemic, these students have shown resilience and excellence. Their collective achievements include an A rating for Niceville High School, multiple state championships for the Eagle Track Team, and a 1,000-point career milestone for senior basketball player Anna Kimball. From state champions in cheerleading to a memorable performance at the Tournament of Roses Parade, the Class of 2024 leaves a legacy of success and pride.
PFLAG Niceville Reveals 2024 Pride Day Schedule

Emerald Coast Pride is set to kick off Pride Month with a celebration at the Niceville Community Center on Saturday, June 1. The event promises a full day of family-friendly activities, entertainment, and inclusivity, including games, crafts, food trucks, and a DJ.
Emerald Coast Open Helps Control Invasive Lionfish

The Emerald Coast Open lionfish tournament, held from May 17-19, saw divers remove 11,844 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico throughout the event. Participants competed for $125,000 in prizes, with winners including VJL Seafood, Deep Water Mafia El Gato Negro, Lookin’ Back, and Bob Brown. The tournament also featured the Lionfish Festival and Restaurant Week, promoting conservation and culinary innovation with lionfish dishes.
New Opportunities For NWFSC and FAMU Pharmacy Students

New opportunities will soon be available to Northwest Florida State College students. Dr. Larose, the Founding Campus Dean, Director, and Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute of Public Health, Durell Peaden, Jr. Rural Pharmacy Education Campus in Crestview, recently announced that FAMU College of Pharmacy and NWFSC will soon sign a 2+4 Articulation Agreement.
The agreement will provide FAMU pharmacy students with on-campus housing at NWFSC and ensure that NWFSC students are smoothly admitted into FAMU College of Pharmacy.