The Fireworks Trust Fund will fully fund the annual 4th of July Fireworks Show over Boggy Bayou through donations from the community this year. This cherished tradition has been a staple in the Niceville‐Valparaiso area for many years, and the Fireworks Trust Fund is proud to continue to support...
By Laura Tiu, UF/IFAS Marine Science Extension Agent, Okaloosa and Walton Counties
Are you interested in learning about marine life, going fishing, or exploring the underwater world with a mask and snorkel? If so, this is the camp for you! This local education opportunity for budding marine scientists will be...
Multiple community organizations are teaming up again to complete fundraising which will benefit The Twin Cities Pavilion and Crestview Manor. The event will be hosted by 3rd Planet Brewing Saturday, April 22. It will begin with team check-in at 11 a.m. Competition begins at noon. There will be two...
By Doug Stauffer
Okaloosa County and the city of Niceville were blessed to have a rare visit from Florida’s Lieutenant Governor. It was my distinct honor to host Lt. Governor Nuñez at the Niceville Senior Center with 20 varied Okaloosa County Representatives. The gathering was intended to introduce the Lt....
By Rita L. Sherwood
Walton County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Florida, and the demand for an alternative learning environment is here. Enter South Walton Academy, (SWA) the only school of its kind within a three hour drive on the Emerald Coast. And what...
By Ron Kelly, Walton County Information Officer
Walton County was created in 1824, making this year the 200th anniversary of its founding. Walton County’s present total land area is 1,028 square miles, but it was once much larger. Portions of Walton County’s original territory were given in 1846 to help...
By Corey Dobridnia, PIO, Walton County Sheriff’s Office
School hallways can be chaotic—a lot like kicking over an ant pile. When the bell sounds, hundreds of students pour from classrooms into the narrow corridors. Most of the time it’s a mad rush to the next class.
But for some kids, chaos...
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) was awarded two new grants to support students in their pursuit of innovative workforce and career education opportunities that lead to employment in high-demand industries.
The Florida Department of Education awarded the College $116,954 through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant to support apprenticeships in...
By Lori Leath Smith
Each year at this time, some of the area’s top high school, collegiate, amateur, professional, Special Olympics athletes and individuals who have fostered youth activities are honored during the annual All Sports Association’s (ASA) Awards Banquet. The ASA is a Northwest Florida non-profit organization whose primary...
