Yoga Studio Offers Healing, Free Classes to EOD Personnel

A Niceville yoga studio is offering free trauma-informed healing sessions to support veterans and EOD personnel recovering from the physical and mental stress of service.
Okaloosa County approves land use change for planned veterans retirement community

A major veterans housing project just cleared a key hurdle in Okaloosa Countyโhereโs whatโs next for Victory Village.
Okaloosa County approves $1.87M study to support Eglin West Gate Redevelopment

Okaloosa County approves $1.87M study to support Eglin West Gate Redevelopment Staff Reports July 2, 2025 9:08 pm Uncategorized In Brief: ๐ ๏ธ County commissioners approved a $1.87 million study to plan infrastructure upgrades near Eglin AFBโs West Gate as part of a long-term redevelopment vision. ๐ค The agreement extends a contract with HDR Engineering and […]
Highway 98 shoreline project moves closer to reality with federal boost

The Highway 98 Living Shoreline Project on Okaloosa Island is moving into final design and permitting, thanks to $284,000 in new federal funding and no added county costs.
New early Learning Center Coming to Fort Walton Beach’s Freedom Tech Center

A 16,000-square-foot childcare and early learning center, operated by Grow With Us Learning Academy, will open in 2026 at Fort Walton Beach’s Freedom Tech Center after the city council approved the development order.
Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Trinity Eslinger Winds Down After Six Days

Search for Missing 10-Year-Old Trinity Eslinger Winds Down After Six Days Collin Bestor June 19, 2025 8:22 am Destin, Okaloosa County, Public Safety In Brief: Authorities have ended active search efforts for 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger, who disappeared in the water near Destinโs East Pass on June 12. Despite a six-day, multi-agency operation covering over 250 […]
UPDATE: Army Responds to Allegations of Ranger Misbehavior at Crab Island

Tourists at Crab Island say they saw soldiers drinking and shooting during Billy Bowlegs weekend โ We’re asking officials for the version of events and what will happen next.
23d Electronic Warfare Squadron Reactivated at Eglin Air Force Base

The U.S. Air Force reactivated the 23d Electronic Warfare Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base on April 18 to support mission data reprogramming and electromagnetic warfare operations.
Five Okaloosa JROTC Cadets Receive Scholarships from Air and Space Forces Association

Five JROTC cadets from Okaloosa County high schools were awarded scholarships by the Air and Space Forces Association Eglin Chapter at a ceremony held April 15 at the Air Force Armament Museum.
Niceville Good Neighbor of the Month: Dr. Kristi Cabiao

How one former doctor turned advocate is bridging the gap for military families with exceptional needsโ and why her work is gaining recognition.