Windes Leads in July As Candidates Raise Cash For Final Stretch of Okaloosa Primary Campaign
Okaloosa County’s primary election is nearing its conclusion, with notable fundraising competition in District Five and significant changes in vote-by-mail participation.
Governor DeSantis Names Hinely to Replace Kelley on Okaloosa School Board
Governor Ron DeSantis appoints Brett Hinely to the Okaloosa County School Board, effective August 2, 2024, following Dr. Diane Kelley’s resignation.
Deputies Raid Niceville House, Arrest Teen for Child Porn Possession
Members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, in collaboration with the Multi-Agency Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at a residence on Fir Avenue today.
Tattoos and RV Sales on Facebook – The State of Okaloosa’s Local Economy
The local economy in southern Okaloosa County, supported by a stable defense industry and fluctuating tourism, shows mixed signs of recovery. United Fidelity Bank’s Ed Burns highlights unique economic indicators such as the sluggish sales of RVs, boats, and golf clubs, empty sports bars, and a decline in tattoo business, pointing to cautious consumer spending and underlying financial hesitations. Despite these trends, the local market remains optimistic, with signs of future growth as businesses and properties change hands.
Okaloosa Candidates Converge For Niceville Town Hall
Candidates for School Board, County Commission, Sheriff and more gathered at Niceville High School to get talk to voters a month before elections start.
VIDEO: Niceville Celebrates July 4 on Boggy Bayou
People of Niceville and Valparaiso, Florida gathered in the thousands on the shores of Boggy Bayou to watch fireworks and celebrate America’s independence.
Okaloosa School Board Member Resigns to Lead Destin High School
Destin High School welcomes a familiar face as its new principal, Dr. Diane Kelley, a lifelong educator and current school board member. Dr. Kelley, who will officially begin
Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Man For Destin Shooting
A violent confrontation at the Sea Glass Apartments on Commons Drive West left one man paralyzed after a heated altercation on Monday evening. Around 7:35 PM, an argument between two men escalated when Timothy Rettinger pursued the Victim in a black Buick Enclave, ultimately shooting him multiple times and causing severe injuries.
Okaloosa Superintendent Appointed To FHSAA Board of Directors
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Marcus Chambers, the Superintendent of Schools for Okaloosa County, to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors. Chambers, with over 26 years in education, has been recognized for his contributions at various levels, including as a teacher, principal, and administrator. This appointment, which awaits confirmation by the Florida Senate, highlights Chambers’ commitment to advancing high school athletics in Florida.
Valparaiso Couple Wins $100,000 Wedding By Doing This!
Brandon Lang and Lesley Lowrey, natives of Destin and Niceville, recently won a $100,000 wedding weekend in a contest sponsored by three northwest Florida businesses. Their victory, achieved through widespread community voting, means the couple will have their dream wedding in Pensacola on November 17th, free of financial stress and planning worries. The couple, who met at 16 while working at a movie theater, plan to live in Valparaiso after their nuptials.
