Lionfish Tournament Returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach This May
The Emerald Coast Open returns to Destin-Fort Walton Beach from May 16–18, 2025, bringing divers, chefs, and the community together to remove invasive lionfish from local waters.
Holy Family Catholic Academy Names First-Ever Principal
Holy Family Catholic Academy named Felisha Carnley as its inaugural principal ahead of its first academic year, highlighting her leadership in faith-based and classical education.
Five Okaloosa JROTC Cadets Receive Scholarships from Air and Space Forces Association
Five JROTC cadets from Okaloosa County high schools were awarded scholarships by the Air and Space Forces Association Eglin Chapter at a ceremony held April 15 at the Air Force Armament Museum.
Okaloosa County to Host Second Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3
Okaloosa County will hold its second annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on May 3 in Shalimar to help residents prepare for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
“I had no clue what to do” — Former Niceville Eagle was just feet away from a campus shooting at FSU.
“I had never once been told what to do in the case of an emergency here,” A Niceville alum and current student at FSU talks about the reaction to the April 17 shooting on campus.
Okaloosa County Jury Convicts Man of Soliciting Sexual Conduct Involving Child
Michael Todd Ronna was convicted by an Okaloosa County jury for using a computer to solicit a parent for sexual access to a child following a months-long undercover investigation by law enforcement.
2025 Hurricane Season Forecast for the Emerald Coast, Florida
Hurricane season could bring more than the usual number of storms this year—here’s how local emergency leaders are getting ready, and what you should be doing now.
GALLERY: Thousands Line Roads to Mourn Death of Walton Sheriff’s Deputy Will May
A deputy’s final act of courage is remembered as hundreds gather to honor his life, legacy, and sacrifice in the line of duty.
Walton County Might Contribute Something to Okaloosa’s SS United States Reef Project. Here’s What They Want in Return:
Walton County is considering contributing $1 million to Okaloosa County’s artificial reef project involving the SS United States ship, but wants to opt out of a separate $1 million marketing contribution; discussions are ongoing with a decision expected in June.
Department of Health in Okaloosa Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
The Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued a Water Quality Health Advisory for Liza Jackson Park, Garniers Beach Park and Lincoln Park.
