Northwest Florida State men’s basketball rebuilds ahead a season full of promise

Coach Steve DeMeo and the Raiders are starting fresh — and aiming higher. With a new roster, new dorms, and a strong community push, Northwest Florida State College men’s basketball looks to bounce back after a 20–9 season.
Niceville Fire Department Prepares for the Future Under New Chief

Step into the smoke-filled world of the Niceville Fire Department as they battle smoke, fire and other threats while they forge crucial partnerships to protect their growing community.
Tom Glavine Golf Outing Raises $200,000 to Support Walton County Education and Workforce Programs

The 5th Annual Tom Glavine Field of Dreams Golf Outing raised $200,000 to support Seacoast Collegiate High School and Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center, funding dual enrollment, college programs, and workforce development opportunities in Walton County.
Patt Maney Returns to Okaloosa County, Highlights Legislative Wins and New Committee Roles

Rep. Patt Maney returned to Okaloosa County after an extended legislative session in Tallahassee, where he highlighted more than $23 million in local funding secured, new state laws he helped pass, and his 2026 committee assignments, including chairing the Justice Budget Subcommittee.
Tickets Available Thursday for Emerald Coast Classic

Tickets go on sale Thursday for the 2025 Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament at Raider Arena, featuring eight college teams.
PHOTOS: A Look Inside The Remodeled NWFSC Nursing School

Northwest Florida State College’s $40 million nursing school expansion promises to double the region’s nursing graduates and ease Florida’s ongoing healthcare worker shortage.
Gallery: Seacoast Collegiate High School Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

Seacoast Collegiate High School, Florida’s oldest charter school, celebrated its new campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, offering students a unique path to earn a high school diploma and associate’s degree in partnership with Northwest Florida State College.
Former Northwest Florida State Pitching Coach Joins University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Staff

Former Northwest Florida State pitching coach Brad Powell has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, bringing a track record of player development and championship-level results.
DeSantis Signs $115B Florida Budget; $87 Million Headed to Okaloosa and Walton Counties

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $115 billion state budget, securing more than $87 million for Okaloosa and Walton County projects, while issuing only a few local vetoes and launching a $2 billion statewide tax relief plan.
DeSantis Signs Florida Budget, Could Veto $80 Million in Okaloosa and Walton Projects

Florida’s new state budget includes $2 billion in tax cuts but places more than $80 million in local Panhandle projects in jeopardy amid a wave of vetoes by Gov. Ron DeSantis.