Okaloosa Deputies Charge Teen With 16-Year-Old’s Drug Overdose Death
A 17-year-old from Fort Walton Beach has been charged with aggravated manslaughter after allegedly providing fentanyl-laced pills that led to the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old girl. Surveillance footage and phone data connected the suspect to the victim, resulting in his arrest by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
After Campaign Rally With Republican Stars In Niceville – Congressman Gaetz Talks Affordable Housing, Rice’s Whales, Other Issues in Okaloosa County.
Congressman Matt Gaetz headlined a Republican rally in Niceville, discussing local and national issues, including affordable housing challenges in Okaloosa County and the impact of Rice’s whales on Eglin Air Force Base testing. The event featured speeches by prominent local and state Republican figures, drawing a crowd of 300 supporters.
Okaloosa County School District Will Pilot Virtual Reality In Classrooms
The Okaloosa County School Board has approved a pilot program to implement a Virtual Reality (VR) curriculum in three schools in collaboration with Prisms of Reality. This initiative aims to enhance the teaching and learning of Math and Science through innovative technology. Prisms of Reality’s Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) platform engages tactile, kinesthetic, and visual learners, offering real-world problem-solving experiences. While the program aims to bridge learning gaps and ignite interest in STEM subjects, it also raises concerns about increased screen time for students and the long-term effectiveness of VR in maintaining student engagement.
7th Group Soldiers Keep A Wary Eye as Unrest In Venezuela Intensifies
The 7th Group Special Forces recently returned from Honduras but are on alert due to increasing instability in Venezuela. They face the dual challenge of preparing for potential intervention in Venezuela’s crisis and adapting to new large-scale combat operations (LSCO) against near-peer adversaries like China and Russia.
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.
