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COMMUNITY NEWS

Three student winners hold certificates during the 2025 Teach Children to Save campaign recognition event in Okaloosa County.

Children encouraged to save with prizes in local program

April 1, 2026

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Eglin Federal Credit Union has partnered with Okaloosa Saves to launch the annual Teach Children to Save campaign, encouraging…

Deputies detain a man sitting on a curb during a traffic stop in Niceville as vehicles pass on a nearby roadway.

Stolen truck hit leads to drug arrest in Niceville

March 24, 2026

Mayor Daniel Henkel speaks to Girl Scout Troop 748 during a tour of Niceville City Hall

Girl Scouts get VIP tour of Niceville city hall, fire, police

March 23, 2026

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

Deputy opens home to children, earns top service award

March 21, 2026

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

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LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

America 250 gala and drone show graphic with fireworks, U.S. flag, and Liberty Bell design

Drone show, gala to light up America 250 celebration

March 31, 2026

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A gala and patriotic drone show are planned for June 12 as part of Okaloosa County’s America 250 celebration,…

Footloose the musical promotional image showing students’ legs in sneakers and red boots in front of school lockers

Footloose musical coming to NHS, tickets now on sale

March 30, 2026

Night road work hits U.S. 98, I-10, Brooks Bridge

March 29, 2026

Map showing temporary traffic shift on U.S. 98 over Brooks Bridge in Fort Walton Beach

Traffic shift squeezes U.S. 98 to one lane overnight

March 29, 2026

SCHOOL NEWS

Footloose musical coming to NHS, tickets now on sale

March 30, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville High School Theatre Department will present the musical “Footloose” this May at the Niceville High School Auditorium. Based on…

Duscha Ross stands with Okaloosa County School District leaders after being named Director of Secondary Education, holding a bouquet of flowers.

Teacher of the Year now leads OCSD secondary education

March 29, 2026

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

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

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LOCAL MILITARY NEWS

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

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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LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Drone show, gala to light up America 250 celebration

March 31, 2026

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A gala and patriotic drone show are planned for June…

Footloose musical coming to NHS, tickets now on sale

March 30, 2026

Illustration of Salt & Story bookstore decorated with balloons promoting a first anniversary celebration in Niceville.

Niceville bookstore Salt & Story marks one year with family event

March 24, 2026

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

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

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OUTDOORS

Aerial view of Destin shoreline with white sand beaches, turquoise water, and beachfront condos

LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

$10M project to rebuild Destin beaches to begin

March 23, 2026

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — A $10 million beach renourishment project in Destin is set to begin the week of March 23 to restore sand…

Boaters invited to 14th Invasion on the Bayou in Niceville

March 18, 2026

Air Force warns boats to avoid Gulf test zone off Destin

March 16, 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

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

Children encouraged to save with prizes in local program

April 1, 2026

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Eglin Federal Credit Union has partnered with Okaloosa Saves to launch the annual Teach Children to Save campaign, encouraging…

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