Okaloosa County:
Marcus Chambers
Early registration for the 2021-22 school Year
The Okaloosa County School District now is accepting early registration for the 2021-22 school year for children new to the school district, including those entering kindergarten. Florida law provides that any child who will be five on or before September...
By Kenneth Books
If your idea of a good time revolves around great classic cars, fun on the beach and Jimmy Buffet, you’re in for a treat May 6-8, 2021.
More than 125 classic automobiles will converge on Destin Commons Friday and Saturday for the 10th anniversary of Burning Up The...
Okaloosa County Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The U.S. Treasury has awarded Okaloosa County $6.36 million in emergency rental and utility assistance for low-income households experiencing COVID19 financial hardships. Begun April 6, to ensure a successful economic recovery in our area, grant assistance is becoming available for rent, rent arrears,...
By 1st Lt. Karissa Rodriguez
Recently, the name and the official role of the Air Force’s newest fighter was unveiled at Eglin Air Force Base. Lt. Gen. Duke Richardson, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics military deputy, presented the F-15EX Eagle ll...
By Kristi Beckman, SOF Missions
Shield of Faith (SOF) Missions invites the community to the 5th Annual Healing Our Nation’s Warriors Gala May 1st at 6 p.m. at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
The gala is a night to come together to raise funds, awareness and much-needed support for our...
Nearly 1,700 runners participated in the 19th Annual Seaside School Virtual Half Marathon and 5K race from Sunday, February 14th to Sunday, February 28th, 2021, and raised more than $300,000 for Seaside Neighborhood School & Seacoast Collegiate High School.
Ranging in ages from two to 82, participants represented 37 states...
Big Brothers Big Sisters Needs Bigs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) has launched its March MATCHness recruitment campaign, aiming to recruit 30 Bigs in 30 days to help fill their bracket and match new mentors with local youth. To play off the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA).
March...
By Ilka Cole & Samuel King Jr., Eglin Air Force Base Public Affairs
The F-15EX, the Air Force’s newest fighter, touched down at Eglin Air Force Base March 11.
The aircraft will be the first Air Force aircraft to be tested and fielded from beginning to end, through combined developmental and...
