By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel, Okaloosa County Commissioner, District 2
Okaloosa County continues to lead with conservative fiscal leadership. Blessedly, we did not have a hurricane in 2023. Okaloosa residents are seeing the work of the surtax funds thanks to the citizens who voted for the ½ penny tax and the...
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...
From the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
One of Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden’s top goals is enhancing communication to build even stronger relationships between the citizens of Okaloosa County and our Deputies. One way of accomplishing this is through promoting the concept of community policing and establishing Community Resource Deputies...
CHS Students Inducted as Take Stock in Children Scholars
Northwest Florida State College and the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation recently honored Collegiate High School students during the Take Stock in Children Student Awards Ceremony.
The Take Stock in Children program serves deserving, low-income youth throughout Florida, helping them succeed in life...
Here’s What You Should Do
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds us that juvenile black bears are starting to leave their mothers’ home ranges in search of new homes of their own. Between the ages of 1½ -2½ years, juvenile or yearling bears start dispersing in spring and summer, with spring...
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...
The Heritage Museum hosted two weeks of Summer Camp in July and received some amazing parent reviews. It included popular Instructors such as Karl Eschmann: American Revolution History; Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Department: K-9 Demonstration; Valparaiso Garden Club: Plant Life; Kelly Rodriguez: Potholder Looms; Sherman Bronx: Bee Keeping; Dr. Marie...
May 5 was a memorable day for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy’s (ECCAC) Niceville Center. Not only did it mark the official reopening after the almost nine-month restoration and renovation of the Center after it experienced fire and significant water damage, it was also the official re-naming and dedication...
Over 1,000 locals have already signed-up to help keep Walton County scenic! Once we reach 3,000 names, the State of Florida will manufacture these new charity license plates.
100% of revenue generated by these new tags will be donated to Scenic Walton, a nonprofit working to preserve and enhance the...
