Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis

Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:28 am Charities and Nonprofits, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Okaloosa County students raised more than $9,600 in the 2024–2025 Change for Children Campaign to support Children in Crisis, Inc. Top fundraising schools were recognized at the May 27 school […]
Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition

Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition Staff Reports June 17, 2025 8:49 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Choctawhatchee High School has unveiled a new 11-foot totem pole on campus, replacing a beloved wooden version removed during renovations. Designed by alumnus Mark Forsman and brought to life by […]
DeSantis Appoints Three To NWFSC Board of Trustees

Gov. DeSantis just made three key picks for the Northwest Florida State College Board—meet the leaders shaping the future of local higher education.
Introducing: Homeward Hounds

Introducing: Homeward Hounds Staff Reports June 14, 2025 8:00 am Charities and Nonprofits, Niceville, Pets In Brief: Every month, we’re teaming up with Road Dogg Rescue to introduce you to a local pup looking for a second chance. These dogs aren’t broken, they’re just running out of time. Road Dogg Rescue pulls animals from overcrowded shelters […]
Substitute Employee Arrested At Crestview High For Alleged Lewd Battery on a Minor

For the second time in a week, the Okaloosa County School District is dealing with the arrest of a staff member—this time, an 18-year-old Crestview High School substitute accused of inappropriate conduct with a minor.
Destin Helicopter Crash Sends Four to Hospital

A helicopter tour ended in a crash on the Destin runway, sending four people to the hospital — here’s what we know so far.
PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates

PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates Staff Reports June 12, 2025 8:40 am Okaloosa County, Schools and Education, Walton County In Brief: Two high school seniors, one from Freeport High and one from Rocky Bayou Christian School, each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation. Two graduating seniors from Walton […]
Free Pet Adoptions Coming to Crestview

Free Pet Adoptions Coming to Crestview Staff Reports June 10, 2025 12:42 pm Crestview, Pets In Brief: Petco Love’s MEGA Adoption Event comes to Crestview and Pensacola June 27–29. Crestview Animal Services will waive adoption fees as part of a statewide effort to find homes for 2,000 pets. Crestview Animal Services is teaming up with […]
Man With BB Gun Arrested at Destiny Worship Center

Man With BB Gun Arrested at Destiny Worship Center Staff Reports June 10, 2025 8:17 am Crime, Fort Walton Beach In Brief: Police arrested a man who allegedly brandished a realistic-looking BB gun and drove recklessly through the Destiny Worship Center parking lot, with three young children in the back seat. A man was arrested […]
OCSO Investigates I-10 Overpass Projectile Attack

OCSO Investigates I-10 Overpass Projectile Attack Staff Reports June 5, 2025 10:22 am Uncategorized In Brief: The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case where concrete and eggs were thrown from the Wilkerson Bluff overpass onto Interstate 10 near Holt. Three commercial vehicles were struck and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The Okaloosa County […]