Okaloosa County School Board approves new leadership
Okaloosa County School Board approves new leadership at Elliot Point, Davidson Collin Bestor June 24, 2025 2:18 pm Schools and Education In Brief: 🏫 Laura King promoted to principal at Davidson Middle School after nearly two decades in Okaloosa classrooms. 🌍 Eva Ratley named assistant principal at Elliott Point, bringing global teaching experience and fresh […]
DeSantis Signs Beach Access Bill Into Law
Who really owns Florida’s beaches? A new state law changes the rules again in Walton County’s long fight over sand, surf, and private property.
Niceville in the Running for Grant to Build New Fire Station in Deer Moss Creek?
Niceville wants to build a $4.2 million firehouse—without spending a dime of local money. Here’s how a federal defense grant could make it happen.
Niceville Football: Robert Stith Commits to West Virginia
A top Niceville wideout is heading to the Big 12 — but not before one more run with the Eagles. Here’s how Robert Stith and Max Roche plan to power Niceville’s offense under a new head coach.
Emerald Coast Pride Debuts in Crestview
Emerald Coast Pride Debuts in Crestview Staff Reports May 29, 2025 2:57 pm Crestview, Events, LGBTQ+, News In Brief: 🌈 Emerald Coast Pride comes to Crestview for the first time, hosted by PFLAG Niceville. 🎉 The all-day event features a vendor fair, Pride Walk, open mic, and all-ages Pride Prom. ❤️ A safe, affirming space […]
Eglin Federal Credit Union Opens New Operations Center
Eglin Federal Credit Union Opens New Operations Center Staff Reports May 26, 2025 9:31 am Business, News, Okaloosa County, Walton County In Brief: Eglin Federal Credit Union has opened a 100,000-square-foot Operations Center in Fort Walton Beach. The building will support 400 employees, strengthen digital services, and help the credit union expand across Northwest Florida […]
Lionfish Tournament Returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach This May
The Emerald Coast Open returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach from May 16–18, 2025, bringing divers, chefs, and the community together to remove invasive lionfish from local waters.
“I Am Innocent” Former Walton Leader Robertson Will Fight Firing, Felony Charges
Fired and now facing felony charges, Walton County’s former top official says it’s all because he tried to expose corruption—hear his side of the story.
Niceville High School Boys and Girls Tennis Teams Win District Titles
Niceville High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams claimed district titles after overcoming earlier player shortages in a JV tournament victory.
AFSOC Enlisted Leader Fired
AFSOC’s top enlisted leader was removed this week—what led to the sudden change remains unclear.
