Fort Walton Beach High School

Proud Moment: Fort Walton Beach Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist

Fort Walton Beach High School senior Keira Foy has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit®Scholarship Program. Foy is among more than 16,000 Semifinalists nationwide selected from more than 1.2million students who entered the competition by taking the 2025 PSAT/NMSQT® in the fall of their junioryear. The Semifinalists represent less than one percent […]

Okaloosa County Initiative Breaks New Ground With Immersive Leadership Experiences

A local leadership initiative is expanding its reach across Okaloosa County, giving educators and students opportunities to develop leadership skills through immersive, hands-on experiences. The Leadership Experience Initiative (LEI), founded in 2024 with a mission of “Nurturing Leadership Through Experiences,” is designed to complement leadership development already taking place in local schools. The initiative provides […]

OCSD Summer Feeding Program Serves More Than 71,000 Meals to Students

The Okaloosa County School District served 71,774 breakfasts and lunches through its 2026 Summer Feeding Program. The initiative helped ensure students had access to nutritious meals while school was out, with support from Food Services staff, school employees, athletic programs and participating schools across the county.

Do school zone cameras make a difference? FWB data shows crashes down 55%

Fort Walton Beach says school-zone crashes dropped 55% during the first full semester after speed cameras were installed, reaching a three-year low.

$183,000 in Fines, One Big Question: Who Owns Hollywood Boulevard?

Fort Walton Beach leaders voted unanimously to reject a request for broader school-zone camera refunds, saying citations were legally issued despite an unresolved ownership dispute over Hollywood Boulevard.

Josh Pulliam and the Vikes have epic spring game lineup as they row hard to Valhalla

Fort Walton Beach High School head football coach Josh Pulliam, a local who graduated from Choctawhatchee High School, returned to Okaloosa County after playing college ball and coaching at USF to rebuild the Vikings program. Now leading the team, Pulliam is focused on developing his players into better men through “small daily disciplines,” guided by the mantra “chop wood and carry water”. Despite the program having been “down for a little bit,” he notes that the community passion remains, and the Vikings are “rising from the ashes” with a committed staff. Looking ahead, the Vikings plan for offensive creativity, utilizing versatile players like Lavin McDaniel and Cannon Wilbur, while rebuilding a sound, aggressive defense. The coach is urging the community to come out and support the team at the upcoming spring game against Crestview, Mosley, and Pine Forest.