By Samuel King Jr.
The 96th Test Wing’s explosive ordnance disposal flight recently received the newest EOD robotic system and began training with the equipment recently.
The T7 robot, built by L3Harris, is a major upgrade in both size and capability from its 20-year-old brother, the F6A.
The Air Force EOD program...
NWFSC Ranks Among the Top 10 Safest Colleges in Florida
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has ranked among the top 10 safest college campuses in Florida, according to Niche.com. The rankings for campus safety were established after evaluating campus and community crime rates, rates of violent crimes, and student surveys...
Fall is always an exciting time in the Okaloosa County School District. School begins, fall sports and activities are back, and kids get to see their friends every day. The OCSD family worked hard to prepare schools, classrooms, curriculum, and new employees for our amazing students’ return. For those...
By Lauren Reho
Each year at the All Sports Association FCA Breakfast, The Taylor Haugen Foundation presents a trophy to an area athlete who best demonstrates a balance between academics, athleticism, leadership, community service and faith. The trophy winner receives a $1,000 scholarship, a $1,000 donation to the athletic department...
Tickets for the eighth annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament, presented by Global Sports, are on sale at the official tournament website www.emeraldcoastclassic.com.
Tickets start at $20 per two-game session. The Classic will be played Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 25-26, at The Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State...
Niceville Republican Women Federated presented two scholarships in 2022.
Stella Hurley, a 2022 Baker High School graduate, read her essay on “Why I Am a Republican” at the June 6 meeting and met members and guests at NRWF. Stella will attend the University of North Florida. From left: Lana Wood,...
By Michelle Jannazo
Good morning, Lori! How’s life in Freeport?
Life in Freeport is a combination of running my son to activities, swimming, working, nights out with friends and feeling blessed that we live in a place that most people dream of visiting!
You’re active in our community as well. How are...
Okaloosa County
Board Of County Commissioners District 2
Carolyn Ketchel
School Board District 1
Lamar White
School Board District 3
Linda Evanchyk
School Board District 5
Diane Kelley
Representative in Congress District 1 (REP)
Matt Gaetz (REP)
Commissioner of Agriculture (REP)
Wilton Simpson (REP)
State Senator District 1 (REP)
Doug Broxson (REP)
State Senator District 2 (REP)
Jay Trumbull (REP)
State Representative District 3 (REP)
Joel Rudman...
By Kay Phelan
Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy (ECCAC) CEO Julie Porterfield was recently surprised with a note-worthy honor to recognize her years of loyal service. At an ECCAC Board of Directors meeting last month, President Janet Parker announced that as a result of Julie’s 23+ years of dedication, founding and...
