Law Enforcement Works Together, Rescues Lost Boy on Eglin Range

Dozens of first responders searched land, air, and waterβthen came the moment they all hoped for: a missing 7-year-old boy was found alive deep in the creeks of Rocky Bayou.
Amber Burke Named Top AFJROTC Instructor in Nation

Amber Burke Named Top AFJROTC Instructor in Nation Staff Reports June 2, 2025 12:33 pm Uncategorized In Brief: π 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

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 Nicevilleβs Katie Mathews White Endowment. The scholarships, granted for the 2024β2025 school year, support participants […]
Is My Kid’s School in Okaloosa County Falling Apart?

Ever wonder how old your kidβs school really isβand what it would cost to replace it? You might be surprised at how we stack up nationwide.
Okaloosa STEMM Academy Hosts National History Day Showcase

Okaloosa STEMM Academy students participated in a National History Day Showcase on Feb. 27, presenting research projects on the theme βRights & Responsibilities in History,β with 19 students advancing to the state competition.
This Might Be The New Name For the Niceville Multipurpose Building:

What do a new school building, championship cheerleaders, and a surprising tax windfall have in common? Find out how Niceville High Schoolβs latest addition is changing the game!
The Secret One School District Found to Avoid Dropping Test Scores – And What Okaloosa Schools Can Learn From It.

Only Walton County has managed to avoid a downward trend in test scores over the last 20 years in Florida. How’d they do it?
Okaloosa County School District Opens Kindergarten and New Student Registration

Okaloosa County School District has opened registration for kindergarteners and new students for the 2025-2026 school year, requiring families to use the Focus Parent Portal for enrollment.
These Niceville High Schoolers Are The Only Non-Graduate Students To Present At Research Conference In Japan

Niceville High School students showcased their marine research on an international stage in Japan, earning global recognition and inspiring schools worldwide.
Friday Night Photos: Niceville Takes The Win At Choctaw

Niceville’s football team kept its unbeaten record this past weekend when they defeated the Choctaw Indians in Fort Walton Beach. Check out our gallery of photos from the event!