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Deputy Lily Vu receives Spirit of Excellence Award from Okaloosa County Sheriff

Deputy opens home to children, earns top service award

March 21, 2026

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — A deputy assigned to a local elementary school has been named the 2025 Lieutenant “Momma” Jo Hunter Spirit of Excellence…

Niceville High School swimmers stand with coaches and officials wearing multiple state championship medals during a school board recognition ceremony.

Niceville swimmers win big at state, honored by school board

March 17, 2026

Entrance sign for Turkey Creek Nature Trail in Niceville, Florida, featuring a painted wild turkey and the words “Turkey Creek Nature Trail – City of Niceville.”

Turkey Creek restrooms reopen after upgrades

March 16, 2026

Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden presents Deputy Jason Register with the 2025 Deputy of the Year award during a recognition ceremony.

Okaloosa deputy named Deputy of the Year after 2,655 calls

March 11, 2026

Horizontal banner ad reading “join today” for Eglin Federal Credit Union with three smiling adults and a “learn more” button.

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LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

FDOT Okaloosa-Walton traffic advisory graphic showing road work alert

FDOT: minor road work impacts in two counties this week

March 21, 2026

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Minimal traffic disruptions are expected this week across Okaloosa and Walton counties as construction and maintenance activities continue, the Florida…

Boats and paddleboards gathered on Rocky Bayou for Invasion on the Bayou event flyer

Boaters invited to 14th Invasion on the Bayou in Niceville

March 18, 2026

Walton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Aries with handler posing in front of patrol vehicle

K-9 busts two meth cases in days in Walton

March 17, 2026

Boats operating near Eglin Air Force Base waters in the Gulf of America

Air Force warns boats to avoid Gulf test zone off Destin

March 16, 2026

SCHOOL NEWS

Niceville swimmers win big at state, honored by school board

March 17, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Niceville High School swimmers have been recognized for multiple state championship victories, the Okaloosa County School District announced following a recent…

Niceville High School junior Emma Michel holds a Sunshine State Scholars certificate during the statewide conference in Orlando.

Niceville High junior earns elite statewide STEM scholarship

March 11, 2026

Firefighters wearing full protective gear and breathing apparatus operate a hose line beside a yellow fire engine during a training exercise.

$5,000 scholarship offered for future firefighters, EMTs

March 4, 2026

Bruner Middle School student Jake Revette stands with two educators in a school library.

Bruner Middle student earns Math Nation statewide honor

February 25, 2026

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LOCAL MILITARY NEWS

Air Force warns boats to avoid Gulf test zone off Destin

March 16, 2026

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The U.S. Air Force is conducting ongoing munitions testing in the Gulf of America through March 28, according…

Audience gathers for the 96th Test Wing annual awards ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base

Eglin Test Wing names annual award winners

March 16, 2026

Eglin munitions testing to close Gulf waters off Destin

February 22, 2026

Patrol boat named for Staff Sgt Dianna Barcenas at Eglin

Eglin squadron honors fallen Airman with boat dedication

February 22, 2026

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Boaters invited to 14th Invasion on the Bayou in Niceville

March 18, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The 14th Annual Invasion on the Bayou is set for Saturday, March…

Children gather colorful plastic eggs during the City of Niceville Egg Dash at the Niceville Recreation Complex.

2026 Niceville Egg Dash is March 28 at recreation complex

March 11, 2026

Well-maintained Florida home with a lush green lawn, landscaped garden beds, and palm trees in the front yard.

Free seminar to teach homeowners how to grow a better lawn

March 4, 2026

Hot pancakes and silent auction this Saturday in Niceville

March 3, 2026

Three girls open gift-filled shoeboxes and smile as they look at toys and school supplies inside.

Shoebox gift helped Rwanda genocide survivor find hope

February 26, 2026

Better Built of NW Florida design studio promoting custom home building and finishes

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OUTDOORS

LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Boaters invited to 14th Invasion on the Bayou in Niceville

March 18, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The 14th Annual Invasion on the Bayou is set for Saturday, March 21, 2026, bringing boaters and paddlers together on Rocky…

Air Force warns boats to avoid Gulf test zone off Destin

March 16, 2026

Turkey Creek restrooms reopen after upgrades

March 16, 2026

Graphic announcing March 3 construction start for Miracle League Field and Inclusive Playground at Meigs Park in Niceville.

Miracle League field construction set for Meigs Park

March 3, 2026

Graphic displaying 2026 University and High School Spring Break dates with Walton County Sheriff’s Office badge.

Spring break schedules released, beach limits set in Walton

March 3, 2026

It’s Geek to Me: What to do if someone takes over your computer

March 22, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — A Fort Walton Beach-area reader returned home to find a stranger remotely operating a household computer, offering a real-world example of…

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