Okaloosa Primary Superdonor Opens New Marina on Okaloosa Island
Sunset Isle Yacht Club, a luxury marina on Choctawhatchee Bay, offers advanced amenities for vessels up to 300 feet, with future plans for a pool and restaurant.
Budget Crisis In Valparaiso: City Risks Losing Professional Fire Department
Valparaiso’s fire services are on the line as budget woes force the city to consider drastic measures—will they find a solution before time runs out?
Developer Jay Odom Sues Former Business Partner For Racketeering
Developer Jay Odom Sues Former Business Partner For Racketeering Christopher Saul September 9, 2024 1:50 pm Business, Crime, Walton County In Brief: •Jay Odom filed a RICO lawsuit against former business partner Robert Smith, accusing him of a two-decade-long conspiracy involving fraudulent lawsuits and defamation. •The lawsuit alleges Smith manipulated legal and government agencies to […]
Drug Raid in Niceville Leads to Several Arrests
A combined law enforcement contingent alleges these four people possessed drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine./
Recount in District 3 Race Scheduled for Saturday
A recount has been triggered in the Okaloosa County District 3 Commissioner race due to a razor-thin margin of 13 votes between candidates Keri Pitzer and Sherri Cox.
Surfari Lifestyle: Niceville Grad Lance Moss’ Surfing Dream in Nicaragua!
Lance Moss, a Niceville native, took a gamble in his early twenties by purchasing land in Nicaragua to start a surf camp. Over two decades later, he and his wife built Surfari Charters, a successful boutique surf camp in Popoyo, helping to transform the local economy while living a unique lifestyle far from their Niceville roots.
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.
