The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida State University is an exciting, challenging scholarly program tailored for adults 50 and older who love to learn in a stress-free environment where there are no tests and no homework. Designed as a member-centered organization, OLLI allows students to expand their...
The new Team Hurlburt Honorary Commanders for 2023-2024 are 1 SOW: Jennifer Conoley, President and CEO, Florida’s Great Northwest; 1 SOW/CCC: Dawn Massey, Principal, Florosa Elementary; 1 SOMDG: April Sutton, Council Member, City of Mary Esther; 1 SOMSG: Colton Wright, Santa Rosa County Commissioner District 5 and owner, The...
By Brig. Gen. Jeff Geraghty, 96th Test Wing commander
Since returning here and taking command of the 96th Test Wing in June, I’m reminded of just how special this area is and how fortunate we are to live and work in such a military-friendly community.
With 464,000 acres of land ranges,...
The Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) announced that Steve DeMeo will be inducted in the Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2023. DeMeo is the head coach for the Northwest Florida State College Raiders men’s basketball team and will be recognized during...
Nesting season arrives on our coasts for sea turtles and waterbirds
Nesting season has started for both sea turtles and waterbirds in the Sunshine State. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds people they can help protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles and waterbirds this spring and summer while...
The Air Force Armament Museum Foundation held a reception to honor Okaloosa County’s Vietnam POWs in March at the Air Force Armament Museum 100 Museum Drive.
The event honored all former Vietnam POWs from Okaloosa County who served in the United States Air Force.
All proceeds from the auction benefitted the...
From Superintendent Marcus Chambers
The U.S. Surgeon General declared youth vaping a national epidemic in 2018. During the 2021-2022 school year, the number of reported vaping incidents in Florida schools nearly doubled from the previous year. In Okaloosa County, where the majority of our students make good choices every day,...
By Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel
I often get asked about recycling. Since 2017, Okaloosa County has recycled 545,000 tons of residential items. Last year alone, 9,651 tons of material was collected for recycling. Okaloosa County continues to collect recycling materials from our customers through our contract for services with Waste Management,...
The Florida College System announced that 10 Northwest Florida State College students are members of the 2023 All-Florida Academic Team – Yvonne Anderson, Ashley Andrews, Sean Arbuckle, Jackson Brazill, Gwendolyn Law, Lillian Nguyen, Jazlyn Polanco, Allyson Singer, Danielle Tomlin and Christopher York. The students were selected by the Phi...
From the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
Spring Break seems to bring a wide-ranging combination of emotions to residents of Okaloosa County. However, there’s no getting past the fact that our beaches continue to be a major Spring Break hot spot for college and high school students, families and locals. The...
