Okaloosa Schools Post Powerful Academic Gains, Higher Graduation Rates
Okaloosa County School District leaders are celebrating strong academic performance, rising graduation rates, and major campus improvements following the first semester of the school year.
Okaloosa County Schools Revisit Start Times Amid Concerns Over Teen Health and Bus Shortages
Okaloosa County Schools Revisit Start Times Amid Concerns Over Teen Health and Bus Shortages Staff Reports January 14, 2026 11:42 am Uncategorized NICEVILLE — As Florida lawmakers retreat from a mandate that would have forced later start times for middle and high schools, a renewed debate unfolded on Monday as members of the Okaloosa County […]
Okaloosa School Board schedules hearing on proposal to close Mary Esther, Longwood Elementary Schools
With classrooms emptying and budgets tightening, Okaloosa school leaders say they’re out of options — but families argue the cost of closure goes far beyond the numbers.
Okaloosa Schools face North-South divide as enrollment drops in Fort Walton, Destin; surges in Crestview
Okaloosa Schools face North-South divide as enrollment drops in Fort Walton, Destin; surges in Crestview Collin Bestor November 13, 2025 12:45 pm Schools and Education In Brief: 📈 Northern Okaloosa schools are growing fast — while southern campuses lose students 🏫 District may consider boundary changes or consolidations to manage enrollment shifts 💰 Voucher expansion […]
Okaloosa School Board reviews legislative priorities ahead of upcoming state session
Okaloosa County School Board members are calling on state lawmakers to fix what they describe as a broken funding system and to boost support for safety, mental health, and teacher retention.
Okaloosa County’s new Pineview K-8 School reveals Bears mascot
New school, new mascot, and room to grow — Okaloosa County’s Pineview Bears are gearing up to welcome students in 2026.
Robert J Guidry Pleaded Guilty to Paying a Bribe. Now, He’s The Top Donor In Okaloosa County 2024 Election Campaigns
Louisiana businessman Robert J ‘Bobby’ Guidry pleaded guilty to bribing a governor for a riverboat gambling license in the 90s. Now, he’s spending money in Okaloosa County Elections. Why?
Okaloosa Candidates Converge For Niceville Town Hall
Candidates for School Board, County Commission, Sheriff and more gathered at Niceville High School to get talk to voters a month before elections start.
Mid Bay Bridge To Undergo Maintenance For All of 2024 – No Full Closures, Though. Details:
The Mid-Bay Bridge is undergoing a $3.1 million maintenance project to address structural concerns and enhance safety. Learn about the ongoing work, temporary lane closures, and the commitment to prolong the bridge’s usability. 🚗
Okaloosa’s State Government Representatives Gathered at NWFSC. Here’s What Niceville Asked For:
Florida legislators, including Senator Jay Trumbull, discussed a diverse set of issues at Northwest Florida State College, from national concerns like vaccine mandates and education policies to local matters such as stormwater and roadway infrastructure. Find out what they had to say about these pressing topics.
