
Okaloosa COVID-19 vaccinations set for Jan. 27, 28
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) is partnering with Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services and local fire…

Raptor night flying begins next week
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Residents may hear aircraft noise Jan. 26 – 29 when the 43rd Fighter Squadron conducts night flying in…

January 22 COVID-19, vaccination report for Okaloosa, Niceville
NICEVILLE, Fla — The Florida Department of Health on Friday reported 180 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Okaloosa County. There are 51 new cases in Niceville and…

Eglin moves back to Health Protection Condition Charlie
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Brig. Gen. Scott Cain, the 96th Test Wing commander, directed Health Protection Condition Charlie effective January 13 to combat the…

New dog-focused lifestyle magazine now available
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLA — A new canine-focused lifestyle magazine has hit the stands in Northwest Florida. The new magazine, Dog-Harmony Life, was started…

New Year’s resolution: avoid “calendar” control of lawn pests
Q. I plan to install a new St. Augustine lawn in 2021. Can you provide a calendar schedule for applying insecticides, fungicides and herbicides…

Hurlburt graduates third class of multi-domain warfare officers
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — The 505th Command and Control Wing graduated its third class of the United States Air Force’s newest career field, multi-domain warfare officers,…

Taylor Haugen Trophy winner’s school to receive $1,000 donation
Niceville, Fla. — The Taylor Haugen Foundation Board approves expansion of the Taylor Haugen Trophy award to now include a $1,000 donation to the…

RBCS students offering free math tutoring Saturday
Niceville, Fla. — Rocky Bayou Christian School’s Mu Alpha Theta Club will offer free math tutoring from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December…

Spotted seatrout: Western Panhandle harvest closes Feb. 1
NICEVILLE, FLA — Recreational harvest of spotted seatrout closes Feb. 1 in the Western Panhandle management zone (Escambia County through the portions of Gulf…

Participate in Okaloosa County 2020 Peanut Butter Challenge
NICEVILLE, FLA — Spread the word and the peanut butter. Join Okaloosa County Extension along with the University of Florida Institute of Food &…

Halloween on the Hill 2020 is Oct. 31 in Niceville
NICEVILLE, Fla — Halloween on the Hill 2020, the Niceville community’s fun-filled Halloween event, is set for October 31, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Generations…