NWFSC’s Devin Stephenson Talks Adaptability, Flexibility and the Future of Eduction:
Dr. Stephenson wrote about the change-centered leadership philosophy he adopted for Florida Politics earlier in September. He believes the world of education, and the world more generally, has got to pay proper attention to the unknown unknowns that the 21st-century economy has brought to the fore. He says that businesses and schools whose leaders don’t account for change will suffer the negative consequences faster and more acutely than in the past.
YOUR TAX DOLLARS: What An Inmate Costs, Per Meal, At the Okaloosa County Jail:
Okaloosa County Commissioners voted to change the food service provider at the Okaloosa County Jail starting in October. On average, the jail houses 750 inmates and has more than 140 billeted staff members. The county jail will begin work with Summit Food Services, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Summit, established in 1991, has contracts with more than 500 correctional facilities around the United States and also serves Bay County, Florida (the Panama City area) and Orleans Parish in Louisiana.
We’re One Step Closer To What Your Property Taxes Will Look Like This Year. Here’s What Okaloosa County Will Spend Money on in 2024.
The Okaloosa County Commission has all but decided to keep your tax rate for county services at the same level as last year – but you will likely see a slight bump on your bill.
Two Niceville-Area Residents Named Volunteers of the Year by Okaloosa County School District.
Two out of three ain’t bad – and Niceville-area schools had two volunteers from their ranks named volunteers of the year in the youth and senior category.
Niceville arts scene welcomes ’12 Angry Men’ to the stage!
Be on the lookout – 12 angry men are coming to Niceville.
Bluewater Bay couple honored as state Knights of Columbus Family of the Year
When it comes to living their faith, Franklin Bevel and his wife, Joana, leave little room for doubt.
STEMM Academy in Valparaiso to get a facelift over the summer
More than $30,000 in upgrades are coming to STEMM Academy over summer break. Here’s what you’ll see:
Juicy Beef and Tasty Bird! Fatboy’s Niceville soft opening details here:
If you’ve gone to get groceries at the Publix in Niceville over the last couple of months, you’ve seen the signs – Niceville’s Fatboy’s Restaurant is coming to town.
Okaloosa County: Unspent COVID-19 money comes to the aid of local non-profits. Here’s who gets the money!
Unspent money given to local governments by the Biden administration will help local charities stay afloat after a rough couple of years.
Bluewater Bay Town Hall Invites Community Participation and Collaboration
he Bluewater United Foundation (BUF) is extending an open invitation to all residents of Bluewater Bay (BWB) for a Town Hall event aimed at fostering dialogue and collaboration within the community. This event provides an opportunity for residents to engage with various non-profit organizations and the BWB Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Communications Director, enabling them to ask questions, offer suggestions, and learn about upcoming changes in BWB.
