The Interview: Okaloosa Superintendent Talks School Construction, Sports and More

Join Superintendent Chambers in an exclusive interview as he unveils the future plans of Okaloosa County School District!
Bennett Indicted on Murder Charges Stemming From Missing Persons Report in 2021

Chilling indictment in Walton County! Shawn Richard Bennett faces charges of First Degree Murder and Robbery with a Firearm.
Niceville’s Marello Named Okaloosa Principal of the Year

Niceville High School’s own Charlie Marello has been crowned Okaloosa County’s Principal of the Year for 2023. Superintendent Marcus Chambers praises Marello’s dedication, knowing students by name and attending every event. Marello, grateful for the support, reflects on his journey from a teacher’s spouse to the Head Eagle. Under his leadership, every school he’s led has consistently earned an A rating from the Florida Department of Education.
BREAKING: Fugitive Wagner Captured by Okaloosa County Sheriffβs Office

Big Arrest in Crestview! Okaloosa County Sheriffβs Office nabs 57-year-old fugitive Jeffrey Todd Wagner. Full details on the charges and past criminal history.
Okaloosa County Activates Emergency Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather

Okaloosa County is taking no chances as severe weather approaches, activating the Emergency Operations Center to Level 2. With winds expected to reach 70 mph and heavy rain on the horizon, stay updated and stay safe, folks!
Okaloosa Schools Closed Jan 9 For Severe Weather:

Schools will close on Jan 9 due to the severe weather event which should take place. Schools will reopen on the 10th.
THE INTERVIEW: Attorney John Libby Talks Okaloosa County Courts

Attorney John Libby, immediate past president of the Okaloosa Bar Association, talks about the courts system in the Florida Panhandle and what its uniqueness means for you as a citizen.
A New School In Deer Moss Creek? Maybe. Here’s What We Know Right Now.

The Okaloosa School Board will contemplate a 30-acre land purchase in Deer Moss Creek to address overcrowding and prepare for the future. But that doesn’t mean the district is certain it will build a school immediately.
ELECTION 2024: Valparaiso Gears Up for City Commission Election: Two Seats in the Spotlight

Valparaiso has two seats coming up for election in March, 2024. Here’s what we know right now:
Local Marina Announces Missing the ‘Mullet Fundraiser,’ With Contests, Music For All

Get ready to make a splash at Bluewater Bay Marina’s “Missing the Mullet” weekend, happening from October 20 to October 22, 2023. Enjoy live music, test your mullet-flinging skills, and even join the Mullet Hair Contest – all while supporting a great cause.