Trinity United Methodist Church Helps Reduce Student Lunch Debt in Okaloosa Schools
Trinity United Methodist Church celebrated its 65th anniversary by helping local students, paying off lunch debt at Shalimar Elementary and Pryor Middle Schools, and assisting Trinity Preschool families with tuition.
JetBlue Expands Service to Florida Panhandle With New Flights to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Starting March 2026
JetBlue Expands Service to Florida Panhandle With New Flights to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Starting March 2026 Staff Reports November 6, 2025 9:37 am Aviation, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Tourism, Travel In Brief: 👤 Who: JetBlue Airways, Okaloosa County Commission Chairman Paul Mixon, JetBlue Vice President Dave Jehn 🛫 What: Launching new nonstop seasonal flights to […]
Okaloosa Families Encouraged to Apply for School Meal Benefits During Federal Shutdown
Okaloosa County families affected by the federal government shutdown are encouraged to apply for free or reduced-cost school meals for students. Applications can be submitted anytime household income changes, ensuring students continue to receive meals throughout the school year.
Niceville High School Class of 1980 Returns Home, Refurbishes School Sign 45 Years Later
Forty-five years after graduation, the Niceville High School Class of 1980 returned to the Nest to celebrate their milestone reunion and restore the school sign they originally gifted. The refurbished sign now shines bright once again—symbolizing the class’s lasting connection, community pride, and Eagle spirit that continues to soar.
Okaloosa County School District to Host Bus Driver Job Fair November 15 at Crestview High School
The Okaloosa County School District will hold a Bus Driver Job Fair on November 15 at Crestview High School, offering attendees a chance to test-drive buses, apply on-site, and learn about paid training and hiring bonuses for new drivers.
Crestview High Band Director Jody Dunn Honored with Prestigious John Philip Sousa Foundation Award
Crestview High School band director Jody Dunn has been honored with a Special Award from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, recognizing his decades of leadership in music education and his ensembles’ consistent achievements at state and regional festivals.
Eglin Federal Credit Union Recognizes Gerta Hardy as 5-Star Performer for Third Quarter of 2025
Eglin Federal Credit Union named Member Service Supervisor Gerta Hardy its 5-Star Performer for the third quarter of 2025, recognizing her leadership and dedication to the credit union’s values during a challenging summer. Hardy, who joined Eglin FCU in 2014, continues to play a key role in supporting her team as the organization prepares to open a new branch on Eglin Air Force Base.
Governor DeSantis Announces Successful Evacuation of 28 Floridians from Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa
Twenty-eight Floridians were safely evacuated from Jamaica following Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with the Florida Division of Emergency Management coordinating the operation under Governor Ron DeSantis’ direction. The evacuees arrived at Tampa International Airport on November 3, 2025.
Okaloosa County to Observe Veterans Day with Unveiling of New Women Veteran Statues
Okaloosa County will mark Veterans Day with a ceremony at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, featuring the unveiling of two new statues honoring women veterans, including Marine Sgt. Nicole L. Gee and an Iroquois Warrior Woman from the War of 1812. The statues will later be added to the Women Veterans Monuments at Veterans Park on Okaloosa Island.
Wreaths Across America Seeks Sponsors to Honor Every Veteran in Niceville and Valparaiso
Wreaths Across America’s Twin Cities chapter is calling on the community to help honor local veterans this December by sponsoring wreaths for every grave in Niceville and Valparaiso. Ceremonies will take place on December 13, 2025, at Sunset Cemetery and Heritage Gardens to remember and honor those who served.
