GALLERY: Edge Elementary Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Edge Elementary celebrated 100 years of education on the grounds of the school along SR-85 in Niceville.
Engineering Excellence on Display at Niceville High School

Niceville High School students showcased their research and innovative solutions for rising sea levels and storm-surge threats in Florida during the 2025 Engineering Challenge Project.
Okaloosa County School District Announces 2025 Sunshine State Scholars

Penelope Gordon and Emma Michel have been named Okaloosa County’s 2025 Sunshine State Scholars, with Adonaiah White named as the alternate, recognizing their achievements in STEM and providing opportunities to connect with colleges and employers in Orlando.
Niceville High School Class of 1980 Returns Home, Refurbishes School Sign 45 Years Later

Forty-five years after graduation, the Niceville High School Class of 1980 returned to the Nest to celebrate their milestone reunion and restore the school sign they originally gifted. The refurbished sign now shines bright once again—symbolizing the class’s lasting connection, community pride, and Eagle spirit that continues to soar.
Okaloosa School Board approves $5.1 Million turf project for four high schools

No more ruts, mud, or game delays — Okaloosa County is going all-in on turf. The School Board just approved a $5.1 million project to replace grass fields at four high schools. Here’s why district leaders say the change will make fields safer and more sustainable.
Okaloosa County High School Bands Achieve Straight Superior Ratings at 2025 FBA Marching Assessment

All five Okaloosa County high school marching bands earned Straight Superior ratings at the 2025 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessment, making the district the only one in its region with top ratings across all schools.
Sjoberg Named to Okaloosa Surtax Committee

Local developer and Mid Bay News co-host Paul Sjoberg has been appointed to the Okaloosa Half Cent Surtax Committee, where he will help guide the county’s continued growth and infrastructure development.
‘No Kings’ rally draws large crowd in Fort Walton Beach

Hundreds gathered at The Landing this weekend for Fort Walton Beach’s second “No Kings” rally — part of a nationwide day of demonstrations. Attendees say the growing turnout shows more locals are ready to take part in civic action and community change.
Niceville’s School Zone Camera Campaign Crushes Speeding

Niceville’s innovative speed cameras have dramatically reduced speeding around local schools by 97%, enhancing safety and serving as a model for nationwide enforcement.
Niceville Falls to Lincoln In Playoff Rematch

The Niceville Eagles battled hard but fell 36-29 to the Lincoln Trojans in a penalty-filled road matchup decided in the final minutes.