William Kiker Wins Second National Debate Title

William Kiker stands with Incubate Debate Founder James Fishback after winning his second national championship, holding a trophy in front of American flags.

William Kiker Wins Second National Debate Title Staff Reports June 4, 2025 10:35 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: 🎓 Fort Walton Beach High School senior William Kiker has made national history by winning the Incubate Debate National Championship for the second time — the first student to ever do […]

Amber Burke Named Top AFJROTC Instructor in Nation

SMSgt Amber Burke takes a selfie with Fort Walton Beach High School AFJROTC cadets in front of the Combat Talon memorial aircraft.

Amber Burke Named Top AFJROTC Instructor in Nation Staff Reports June 2, 2025 12:33 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🏆 SMSgt Amber Burke of Fort Walton Beach High School earned national recognition as the 2025 Overall Air Force/Space Force Outstanding Instructor of the Year for her leadership in AFJROTC. She also took home the Region 2 […]

Niceville Endowment Helps Fund College Dreams for Local Students

Kristi Evans and Mayor Daniel Henkel pose with three scholarship recipients at Niceville City Hall. Evans holds a ceremonial scholarship check while the students stand in front, smiling. An American flag and the Florida state seal are visible in the background.

Niceville Endowment Helps Fund College Dreams for Local Students Staff Reports May 19, 2025 8:46 am Uncategorized Four local students are heading toward college with a financial boost, thanks to more than $15,000 in scholarship funds from the City of Niceville’s Katie Mathews White Endowment. The scholarships, granted for the 2024–2025 school year, support participants […]

Okaloosa STEMM Academy Hosts National History Day Showcase

Okaloosa STEMM Academy students showcased historical research projects at a National History Day showcase, with 19 advancing to the Florida History Day competition.

Okaloosa STEMM Academy students participated in a National History Day Showcase on Feb. 27, presenting research projects on the theme “Rights & Responsibilities in History,” with 19 students advancing to the state competition.

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.