Governor, First Lady Take On Opioid Crisis
By Doug Stauffer
The governor, first lady, and guests gathered for an Opioid Crisis press conference in Destin recently. Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the...
NWFSC Coach Steve DeMeo Named to FCSAA Men’s Basketball Hall of...
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...
Turtle Nesting Season Underway
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....
Controlling Acid Reflux
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
Acid Reflux happens occasionally to many of us and for many others it is a consistent problem and concern. So,...
Museum Honors Vietnam POWs
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...
Sean of the South: Brother
By Sean Dietrich
Dan Lovette became an usher at the Baptist church on Easter Sunday, March 26th, 1961. He stood at the door shaking hands,...
OCSD Launches Anti-Vaping Campaign
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...
Patient Centered Care – Your Right to Choose
By Teresa Halverson, The Manor at Blue Water Bay
Spring is in the air and summer is on the way. As we get out and...
Okaloosa County Remains Committed to Recycling
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...
Education News April 2023
The Florida College System announced that 10 Northwest Florida State College students are members of the 2023 All-Florida Academic Team – Yvonne Anderson, Ashley...
