The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation is in its 26th year of sponsoring Take Stock in Children and celebrated the accomplishments of 14 graduates and the potential of 17 newly selected scholars May 4 at the Niceville Community Center. Special guest speakers included TSIC alumna, Justice Woods, and TSIC Leader 4 Life Fellow, Tyniyah...
By Doug Stauffer
Sunday morning, while preparing my sermon, I received a call from Lt. Kearns about a death in Niceville that required my attention as a police chaplain. A retired EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) technician had passed away in his home. After arriving, I comforted the grieving widow and...
By Doug Stauffer
The 174th Assault Helicopter Company (AHC) recently held its 30th reunion at the Island Resort, Fort Walton Beach. I was privileged to meet with them and talk with some of the members.
When the Vietnam War raged on, the United States military faced numerous challenges in combating the Viet Cong (VC) and...
Damage from Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Season started June 1. Not quite five years removed from the devastating impact of Hurricane Michael, our area does not need to be reminded about the importance of being prepared. But, with information available from various sources, it can be hard to discern the best steps to...
By Catherine Card, PIO, OCSD
Two Nasa Astronauts, Colonel Raja Chari and Lieutenant Colonel Robert Hines, stopped by Niceville High School and Bluewater Elementary to speak to Okaloosa County School District students about their experience as astronauts and their journey to become one. ROTC Cadets from Crestview, Niceville, Choctawhatchee and...
By Linda Evanchyk, Okaloosa County School Board Member
On April 18, the Okaloosa County School District held the Anne T. Mitchell Academic Senior Honors awards on the campus of Northwest Florida State College. Each year the school district recognizes students who are graduating Cum Laude (3.75 – 3.99 weighted GPA),...
By Doug Stauffer
Ted Corcoran and the Fort Walton Beach Chamber hosted the American Veterans Center (AVC) from Washington D.C. They interviewed numerous local veterans who have bravely served their country. I was honored to be invited by Ted to share in this incredible experience and interact with the seven...
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel, Okaloosa County Commissioner, District 2
Okaloosa County is addressing a number of needed and historic projects in regard to infrastructure. The projects range from small to large, but the commonality is the historic level of capital investment for the future of our county. Completion of these...
Okaloosa County and Miss Niceville pageants were held Saturday, May 6, at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium.
Baby Miss Okaloosa County Blakely Echols, Crestview
Baby Miss Niceville Chloe Brown, Niceville
Itsy Miss Okaloosa County Andi McDorman, Freeport
Itsy Miss Niceville Knoxley Gundy, Crestview
Tiny Miss Okaloosa County Emma Kelley, Crestview
Tiny Miss Niceville Saylor...
A Season of Resilience and Unforgettable Comebacks
By Doug Stauffer
The Northwest Florida Raider baseball team, a group of tenacious young athletes, demonstrated exceptional resilience, grit and an unwavering spirit throughout the season, especially in their recent games. Their journey, punctuated by numerous comeback victories, is a testament to their will to...
