From 5K to Benefit Concert: Ground Up Project Expands Mission
The Ground Up Project is gearing up for a busy fall with multiple fundraising events designed to support adults with autism while encouraging volunteers and community involvement.
Walton Braves Football: Could they be 2026s dark horse?
Walton Braves head coach Jay Lindsay joins Final Approach to Game Day to break down how his team is turning a 4–7 season into a springboard for 2026. He explains why returning nearly the entire offense should lead to more points, how a disciplined defense and a brutal schedule against bigger schools will shape the Braves, and why he measures success not just in district titles and playoff runs, but in the kind of men his players become long after Friday nights.
‘Our Kids Deserve Better’: Reed Lays Out His Plan to Fix Okaloosa Schools
Okaloosa County School Board candidate Mitch Reed says the district needs to get “lean and mean” — cutting bureaucracy, boosting teacher pay, and putting reading, writing, and critical thinking ahead of screens in elementary classrooms. In a sit-down with journalist Christopher Saul, Reed lays out his case for site-based management, tougher transparency rules, and long-term planning for aging school buildings, arguing that taxpayers deserve clear answers and teachers deserve better support.
Is My Kid’s School in Okaloosa County Falling Apart?
Ever wonder how old your kid’s school really is—and what it would cost to replace it? You might be surprised at how we stack up nationwide.
Sal Nodjomian: This Is What Niceville Needs To Do To Thrive In The Future
As Niceville enters a new era, longtime City Councilman Sal Nodjomian ends his final term in office. Here’s what he says the city has in its future:
Candidate for Florida State House District Three Jamie Wells Talks Policy and Priorities
Jamie Wells, a 24-year Army veteran, outlines his priorities for Florida House District 3, focusing on insurance reform, infrastructure growth, mental health resources, and veteran care in his campaign for state representative.
This Familiar Face Will Run to Replace Dr. Joel Rudman in The Florida House of Reps
Former Okaloosa Commissioner Nathan Boyles has thrown his hat in the ring for an opportuinity to represent most of Santa Rosa County and Northern Okaloosa County in Tallahassee.
Steve Schutt: The Mortgage Hack For Active Duty And Vets to Save $1,000s on their Mortgage in Okaloosa
Steve Schutt, a loan officer at Movement Mortgage, suggests this strategy to help homebuyers save on monthly payments without needing sellers to drop home prices.
STEVE SCHUTT: This is What the Presidential Election Means for Mortgages and Local Real Estate!
Rising mortgage rates and home prices in Niceville are pushing motivated sellers to negotiate, creating new opportunities for buyers to enter the housing market.
INTERVIEW: Niceville High School Alumna to Publish Queer Rom-Com Novel for Christmas
Niceville native Ella Schaefer is set to release her new queer rom-com novel, The Christmas Pick, on November 15, 2024. The book follows the story of Ava, a tech CEO, and Jo, a Christmas card photographer, as they navigate an enemies-to-lovers romance set in a fictional queer-friendly town. Schaefer, who co-wrote the book with her creative partner, hopes to bring fun and inclusivity to queer storytelling while highlighting the personal journey of self-discovery.
