Okaloosa School Board Approves Security Changes and a Defining Transition
The Okaloosa County School Board approved updated visitor procedures for school campuses while extending a final year of specialized education services for one Walton County student. The move standardizes security protocols districtwide and marks the conclusion of a partnership that provided specialized programs before Walton County developed similar services locally.
Okaloosa’s Inspiring Project SEARCH Program Celebrates Global Achievement
Okaloosa County’s Project SEARCH program has earned statewide and international recognition for helping students with disabilities successfully transition into the workforce.
New Route Ahead: OCSD Opens Door to Bus Driver Careers
The Okaloosa County School District is inviting residents to explore a rewarding career opportunity during its upcoming Bus Driver Job Fair in Crestview.
Baker School Receives FHSAA Honor
Baker School earned the 2025-2026 FHSAA Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award, honoring excellence in character and sportsmanship.
Greg Thomas Returns to the Sideline With Niceville Eagles
Niceville High School has added veteran coach Greg Thomas to its football staff, bringing decades of experience and four state championships to the Eagles.
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.
JD Peacock believes he’s the right guy for Okaloosa School Board. Here’s Why:
Former Okaloosa County Clerk of Court and longtime sheriff’s office leader JD Peacock explains why he’s running for Okaloosa County School Board District 1, outlining his priorities of student safety, stronger fiscal oversight, and better support for teachers. In this interview, he addresses teacher pay gaps with Walton County, the closure of Longwood and Mary Esther Elementary, school choice and competition, and how the district should plan for growth in Crestview.
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.
‘Our Kids Deserve Better’: Reed Lays Out His Plan to Fix Okaloosa Schools
Okaloosa County School Board candidate Mitch Reed says the district needs to get “lean and mean” — cutting bureaucracy, boosting teacher pay, and putting reading, writing, and critical thinking ahead of screens in elementary classrooms. In a sit-down with journalist Christopher Saul, Reed lays out his case for site-based management, tougher transparency rules, and long-term planning for aging school buildings, arguing that taxpayers deserve clear answers and teachers deserve better support.
