Niceville Good Neighbor: Mary Wright
Mary Wright has been named the September 2025 recipient of the Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor Award, nominated by Sandy Sims for her 15+ years leading a volunteer tutoring program at Edge Elementary School. Through the Church on Bayshore, she coordinates sessions for K-2 students, organizes gifts and substitutes, and humbly credits her team for the honor while expressing deep gratitude.
Needy Okaloosa County school kids must have your help to prepare for class
The Okaloosa County School District needs help preparing students without the means to equip themselves for the upcoming school year.
Will a hurricane hit Niceville, Northwest Florida in 2023?
How common are hurricanes in Niceville and near Eglin Air Force Base – and what kind of destructive force should we expect from them?
This is what Niceville kids in need have to have before they go back to school. The time to help them is now!
We’re approaching the halfway point of summer break (What?!) and these volunteers started gearing up to make sure everyone has what they need on day one of the 2023-2024 school year.
Will Vouchers Cripple Okaloosa Public Schools? Here’s What the Experts Say:
What changes will we see at local schools after the governor signed huge expansions of the school voucher program into law? Local education leaders tell us what they think.
Man’s Best Friend, Grandparents teach Reading Skills to Plew Elementary Students.
Whether its the school’s reading dog or the opportunity to read with a grandparent – Plew Elementary School continues to innovate new ways to help students excel.
Chambers Talks Half Cent Sales Tax, New Schools For Niceville at 3rd Planet Brewing Campaign Stop
Chambers proved in the last election campaign – it’s not about how much money you raise – You have to convince people to come out and vote for you, too.
Amid Statewide Teacher Shortage, OCSD Hosts Job Fair
Want to Teach? OCSD Hosts Job Fair at Edge Elementary The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) will host a job fair at Edge Elementary on Saturday, April 1, from 9 am to 11 am. The fair is free and open to anyone interested in joining the OCSD team for the 2023-2024 school year. The school […]
Niceville Area Teachers Recognized for Excellence! Is One Your Child’s?
The Okaloosa School District recently selected Royal Preston, construction teacher at Okaloosa Technical College, as its Teacher of the Year recipient.
While Preston earned the top honor, he was one of many who received recognition.
Edge Elementary Teachers Win $9,000 in Grants
Four Edge Elementary School teachers earned more than $9,000 for several needs in their school.
