Niceville Graduate Races Toward a Professional Motorsports Career
Jackson Shirey, an Okaloosa Technical College graduate, is heading to Daytona after earning ASE Master certification and a prestigious racing internship.
Okaloosa Schools Post Powerful Academic Gains, Higher Graduation Rates
Okaloosa County School District leaders are celebrating strong academic performance, rising graduation rates, and major campus improvements following the first semester of the school year.
Okaloosa School Board schedules hearing on proposal to close Mary Esther, Longwood Elementary Schools
With classrooms emptying and budgets tightening, Okaloosa school leaders say they’re out of options — but families argue the cost of closure goes far beyond the numbers.
Scholarships Announced for Top Students in PR and Communications
The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation will award several $1,000 scholarships to high-achieving seniors in Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties who plan to pursue degrees in public relations, communication, marketing, or journalism. Supported by local sponsors including Eglin Federal Credit Union and longtime PR professionals, the program continues the Foundation’s mission to grow the next generation of communicators along the Emerald Coast.
Okaloosa Schools face North-South divide as enrollment drops in Fort Walton, Destin; surges in Crestview
Okaloosa Schools face North-South divide as enrollment drops in Fort Walton, Destin; surges in Crestview Collin Bestor November 13, 2025 12:45 pm Schools and Education In Brief: 📈 Northern Okaloosa schools are growing fast — while southern campuses lose students 🏫 District may consider boundary changes or consolidations to manage enrollment shifts 💰 Voucher expansion […]
Okaloosa School Board reviews legislative priorities ahead of upcoming state session
Okaloosa County School Board members are calling on state lawmakers to fix what they describe as a broken funding system and to boost support for safety, mental health, and teacher retention.
Okaloosa School District names Donna Kelley as Pineview School principal
The Okaloosa County School District has appointed Donna Kelley, longtime principal of Northwood Elementary, to lead Pineview School.
Choctawhatchee High to Unveil Totem Pole During Homecoming Celebration
Official unveiling of Choctawhatchee High School’s new 11-foot totem pole during Homecoming 2025, honoring more than 70 years of school tradition.
Okaloosa County’s new Pineview K-8 School reveals Bears mascot
New school, new mascot, and room to grow — Okaloosa County’s Pineview Bears are gearing up to welcome students in 2026.
Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition
Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition Staff Reports June 17, 2025 8:49 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Choctawhatchee High School has unveiled a new 11-foot totem pole on campus, replacing a beloved wooden version removed during renovations. Designed by alumnus Mark Forsman and brought to life by […]
