Okaloosa County Commission Chooses Its Chair, Vice Chair for 2023.
Third-term commissioner Trey Goodwin will serve as the chair of the Okaloosa County Commission for the 2nd time after a unanimous vote by fellow commissioners
Ponder To Give NWFSC Fall Commencement Address
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speaker, Mel Ponder.
Okaloosa Commissioners Sworn In For Their Next Four-Year Term.

Commissioners Carolyn Ketchel (R-Shalimar) and Trey Goodwin (R-Fort Walton Beach) were re-installed before Tuesday’s board of county commissioners meeting.
Times, Dates Announced For 44th Jingle Bell Jog
The 44th Annual Jingle Bell Jog is on it’s way to the Emerald Coast.
National Organization Names Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputy Officer of the Year

Another national organization has honored an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy for their service to the community.
Okaloosa County to Poll Residents
You may have a letter in your mailbox from Okaloosa County soon. The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners announced Tuesday they will conduct a “comprehensive quality of life survey beginning in October.”
Tiara Record Set in Niceville – Funds Raised for CALM House
Everyone from dudes with beer guts to local pageant winners converged on Niceville’s 3rd Planet Brewing September 18th to set a world record and raise money for the CALM House Charity.
Valparaiso Senior/Community Center to Host Fall Festival

The Valparaiso Fall Festival is officially on! Here are the details about the event.
18-Wheeler Spills Diesel, Closes SR 20 in Bluewater
The North Bay Fire Department, The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol all responded to an accident between a diesel tanker truck and a commuter car Monday afternoon on State Route 20 in Bluewater Bay.
Niceville Woman Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday

Lillian Fowler insists that she did not have a birthday party on July 31, hosted by her
friends Min Kim and Bob Baggerman.