Despite Mary Esther Elementary setback, vet touts life-changing plan for local housing crisis
A nonprofit started in Palm Coast, FL hopes to bring affordable housing to Okaloosa County through a community land trust. Cyril Stubbs Jr., President of the Okaloosa County Community Land Trust, grew up in Miami. He said his concerns about housing costs in Florida began decades before he moved to Okaloosa County, when his mother, […]
Developing: Crestview Police Announce Arrest of School Bus Driver. Has she driven your child?
An Okaloosa County School District bus driver faces DUI and six counts of child neglect after a low-speed collision in Crestview on Friday. Police say Mechelle Prevoznik, 62, had a 0.048 BAC while transporting six children. Records show she has a history of traffic infractions dating back to 2000.
Stuff the Bus Drive Gives Hope to Families in Need
The annual Stuff the Bus campaign returns Aug. 1, collecting school supplies at Walmart stores across Okaloosa County to help students start the year ready to learn.
$183,000 in Fines, One Big Question: Who Owns Hollywood Boulevard?
Fort Walton Beach leaders voted unanimously to reject a request for broader school-zone camera refunds, saying citations were legally issued despite an unresolved ownership dispute over Hollywood Boulevard.
Future Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Historical Writing and Creativity
Two Okaloosa County middle school students earned top honors in a history writing contest celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, with their winning essays set to be featured during a July 4 museum exhibit.
One Program, Five Success Stories, Countless New Opportunities
Five Okaloosa students graduated from the 2026 Project SEARCH program after completing a year of workplace training and career development.
Perfect Score and Ice Cream: How One Student Won Big
An eighth-grade student at Ruckel Middle School earned statewide recognition after scoring perfectly in Florida’s Math Nation competition.
Destin Kindergartener Earns Statewide Victory, Wins Big Scholarship
Destin Elementary kindergartner Claire Grelle earned statewide recognition after winning Florida’s America250FL Art Contest and receiving a college scholarship.
Remarkable OTC Graduates Overcome Challenges to Build Bright Futures
Three Okaloosa UP students graduated from Okaloosa Technical College, marking a milestone in independence, career readiness, and lifelong learning.
The Powerful Partnership That Fuels Northwest Florida’s Aerospace Boom
Space Florida and Okaloosa County Schools are partnering to prepare local students for high-demand aerospace careers as Northwest Florida’s aerospace economy rapidly expands.
