Junior ROTC Cadets Receive Monetary Scholarships
On Tuesday, May 16, five Okaloosa County high school JROTC Cadets and one University of South Florida AFROTC cadet, a graduate of Navarre High...
District Hosts Take Stock in Children STARS Ceremony
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...
Honoring the Fallen: The 54th Annual EOD Memorial
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...
Legacy of Bravery and Sacrifice in Vietnam
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...
Fort Walton Beach Dining, Entertainment, Specials June 2023
AJ’s on the Bayou
Located at the base of the Cinco Bayou Bridge in Fort Walton Beach, AJ’s on the Bayou is in a beautiful...
OCSD Highlights Efforts in Support of Mental Health
Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, the Student Services Department and its mental health providers developed a monthly Mental Health Matters focus. Each month the...
Join the Brigade
By Heather Bennett Eye
You probably know someone who’s had a cancer diagnosis or know someone who knows someone. It’s hard to find anyone who...
Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
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...
Know Your Local Pro: Window Hero and Owner Ryan Jackson
There are three hallmarks of a great business: a trustworthy brand, a hard-working business owner dedicated to customer service and a team of highly...
NASA Astronauts Visit the Okaloosa County School District
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...