2023 Baseline School Grades were released by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and the results are highly encouraging in the first year of a new statewide assessment. As a District, OCSD earned an A-rating from the Florida Department of Education once again. The District’s percentage of points jumped...
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has appointed Dr. Henry Mack as Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Mack brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as the higher education and workforce system head for the State of Florida for four years.
As chancellor, Dr. Mack was responsible...
Celebrating 30 years on the Emerald Coast, the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) is started a new semester on January 15th in Fort Walton Beach. With over 90 classes and tours available, the CLL offers both locals and snowbirds an opportunity to continue learning and engaging with others who...
By Heather Bennett Eye
The ecosystem provided by the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding areas is vital for environmental balance and biodiversity, with its waterways and estuaries serving as crucial components. These aquatic habitats not only support diverse life forms but also play a key role in regulating temperature, nutrient cycles,...
By A Long-Time Local
White sand beaches and emerald waters…we live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Of course, you might enjoy some of the many activities offered here—fishing, scuba diving, sailing and powerboating.
For the “real” adventure seeker, there is one of the most challenging activities known to...
By Matthew Clouse, Air Force Research Laboratory Public Affairs
AFWERX and one of its Prime division partners, BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, have installed the first electric aircraft charging station on a military installation at Duke Field this past September.
Completion was in October for the Level 3 direct current...
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel, Okaloosa County Commissioner, District 2
Okaloosa County continues to lead with conservative fiscal leadership. Blessedly, we did not have a hurricane in 2023. Okaloosa residents are seeing the work of the surtax funds thanks to the citizens who voted for the ½ penny tax and the...
By Kelly Murphy-Redd
Passionate about the community, Stephen Perkins loves the opportunity to contribute his resources and talents as the incoming chairman of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Stephen praises the chamber because of the people. He has met great friends through the chamber, thinks the chamber staff...
Lewis School had its own version of Elf on a Shelf in December! Lewis’s principal, Lindsey Smith, welcomed students, thinking it might bring some Christmas cheer to all.
New principals were recently appointed by the Okaloosa County School Board. Lindsay Smith at Fort Walton Beach High School has lived in...
Feb. 16th - 18th, Benefiting The Seaside School, Inc. Public Charter School
The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K, presented by SEASIDE®, is back, launching its 22nd year of racing. Registration, presented by Visit South Walton, is now open for Race Weekend February 16-18, 2024, further establishing this event as...
