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A new, regional Aquatic Center, a state‐of‐the‐art aquatic facility, is set to be constructed in Niceville, which would include a 50-meter, Olympic-sized pool. The center aims to provide a wide range of aquatic programs for locals and promote community well‐being as well as stimulate economic growth.

By Christopher Manson “I’m most proud that this District values three things – academics, the arts, and athletics,” Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers says. “We’ve taken a strong stance to provide students with opportunities to be engaged while they’re...

In 2023, Florida Power and Light plans to make a number of upgrades in Okaloosa and Walton Counties as part of an ongoing effort to enhance day-to-day reliability and improve resiliency in the face of severe weather. These include moving more power lines underground, strengthening overhead lines...

Tips from the National Weather Service: NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN A PARKED CAR: The temperature can raise to 135 degrees in less than ten minutes, which can cause death to children or pets. If you see a child or pet...

By Larry Williams, UF/IFAS Extension Agent, Okaloosa County The heat is on … as well as the humidity and rain that we usually have during this time of year. As a result, it’s not the most pleasant month to be outdoors working in our...

Northwest Florida State College announced Shannon Tucker as the new cheerleading coach. Shannon is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Sports and Fitness, specializing in coaching and sports injuries, and has an impressive 17-year coaching background. Her...

Locals Dante Barrett and Jared Deiters competed in the June 17 OCB Emerald Coast Classic bodybuilding event and walked away with four second places and one fourth place. The lifelong friends have much in common: graduating from Niceville High School Class of 2020, pursuing Exercise Science bachelor’s...

By Barbara Palmgren As a golf enthusiast and now occasional reporter, I covered this prestigious two-day event held at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club July 17-18. The private club boasts an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course renovated last year to challenge the...

Walton County Emergency Management announced the installation of a new Tradewinds Mobile 375 KW generator at Freeport High School for future sheltering operations. In coordination with Walton County Administration, Walton County School District, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, WCEM secured funding through state and federal...

The Seaside School, Inc., the oldest operating public charter school in Florida consisting of Seaside Neighborhood School (grades 5-8) and Seacoast Collegiate High School (grades 9-12), is delighted to announce the selection of Dr. Thomas Miller as its new Executive Director. Dr. Miller, a seasoned education professional with over...