The Okaloosa County School District is proud to recognize Mr. Jon Olson, who qualified on Thursday, May 30, at the 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship at Wynlakes Golf & Country Club in Montgomery, Ala. Eighty players competed to advance to the 44th U.S. Senior Open Championship. Jon Olson of...
By Barbara Palmgren
When your goal is to compete in the PGA Tour and win thousands of dollars playing a game you love, where do you start?
It might begin when you are young, competing first at the youth, high school and college level. And then? You navigate professional tours like...
Future discussed at recent BCC meeting
The 192-acre Eagle Springs Golf Course in Defuniak Springs is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year, having opened in 1924. The facility opened as a 9-hole course and the greens were sanded, which was common in the early days of golf. The golf course...
By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors
According to the AARP, 90 percent of adults over the age of 65 want to stay in their current home and community as they age. However, people of all ages are re-evaluating features of their home and considering changes. One of the most important...
By Doug Stauffer
Lula J. Edge Elementary School recently celebrated unveiling its Florida Heritage Site marker in a momentous event for the Niceville community. This recognition comes as the school, an integral part of the community’s educational history, prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in the fall of 2025. Many...
Niceville Public Library Celebrates 50 Years
The Niceville Public Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary! First opening its doors on June 8, 1974, the library has played an essential role in fostering community, learning and engagement for the residents of Niceville. Sheila Bishop, Niceville Public Library Director, has been with...
By Doug Stauffer
The NICE in the NICEville community again shone brightly to honor and celebrate its first responders at the annual First Responders Summer Kick-Off event held at the Mullet Festival Grounds. This new tradition, now technically in its second year, has grown significantly and serves as a testament...
By Lori Smith
Jerry Lamar Colquitt passed away peacefully in June at age 77, transitioning to eternal life. And though Jerry might not physically be on this earth anymore, he left behind a profound legacy of love, faith, dedication and service.
Many locals knew him as head baseball coach and an...
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has selected Dr. Cristie Kedroski as Interim President effective July 6, 2024. Dr. Kedroski’s selection by the Board of Trustees was unanimous, reflecting the confidence and trust placed in her ability to lead with integrity, vision and a deep understanding of the college’s mission.
Dr....
