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 […]

Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis

Superintendent presents award to Ruckel Middle School staff for raising the most money in Okaloosa’s Change for Children Campaign, with banner and plaque visible.

Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:28 am Charities and Nonprofits, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Okaloosa County students raised more than $9,600 in the 2024–2025 Change for Children Campaign to support Children in Crisis, Inc. Top fundraising schools were recognized at the May 27 school […]

Choctaw High Unveils New Totem Pole Honoring Tradition

Graphic showing Choctawhatchee High School’s logo and a newly installed totem pole with the text “Standing Tall: Choctaw’s New Totem Pole Honors 73 Years of Legacy” on a green background.

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 […]

William Kiker Wins Second National Debate Title

William Kiker stands with Incubate Debate Founder James Fishback after winning his second national championship, holding a trophy in front of American flags.

William Kiker Wins Second National Debate Title Staff Reports June 4, 2025 10:35 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: 🎓 Fort Walton Beach High School senior William Kiker has made national history by winning the Incubate Debate National Championship for the second time — the first student to ever do […]

Mid Bay News

A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.