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Okaloosa County Celebrates 2025–2026 Art in the Capitol Winners

Okaloosa County middle school students earned top honors in the 2025–2026 Art in the Capitol Competition, with their artwork showcased at the Florida Capitol.

Okaloosa County middle school students were recognized for their artistic talent in the 2025–2026 Art in the Capitol Competition. Best in Show winner Hannah Leitheiser and other top students will have their artwork displayed at the Florida Capitol during the 2026 Legislative Session.

Valparaiso’s Lewis School Welcomes New Principal

a man smiling in front of an electronic board at Lewis School in Valparaiso, Florida.

Dr. Nathaniel Chatman, the Florida State and West Florida alum, plans to restore The Lewis School’s A-rating, utilizing data from the past two years to empower teachers and enhance student outcomes.

Book bans? Not yet in Okaloosa Schools.

At this time – the Okaloosa County School District has “updated their policies, and they are currently under legal review,” according to Okaloosa County School District Public Information Officer Catherine Card.

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