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Promotional graphic for the 2026 Light Up the Bayou Independence Day fireworks celebration honoring America's 250th birthday over Boggy Bayou.

Community-funded July 4th fireworks return to Niceville

June 29, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville-Valparaiso community will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with its annual Independence Day fireworks spectacular over Boggy Bayou on Saturday, July…

Grace Fulcher smiles while holding a violin in an outdoor portrait. The image is used to promote Amazing Grace and the Wishing Tree, a children's book written in her memory.

Niceville author honors daughter with children’s book

June 26, 2026

Maj. Gen. Scott A. Cain presents the 96th Test Wing guidon to Col. Chris Keithley during a change of command ceremony at the McKinley Climatic Lab at Eglin Air Force Base on June 16, 2026.

Keithley takes command of Eglin’s 96th Test Wing

June 25, 2026

Graphic announcing the winners of the America 250 History Writing Contest, featuring patriotic red, white, and blue colors, American flags, stars, balloons, and text referencing the significance and impact of the Declaration of Independence.

Okaloosa students earn top honors in America 250 contest

June 10, 2026

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Fourth of July celebrations planned across Okaloosa County

July 1, 2026

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Okaloosa County America 250 Commission is encouraging residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day by attending the many patriotic…

Graphic featuring the Eglin Air Force Base crest with the words "For Your Information" on a blue digital camouflage background.

Boaters advised of Eglin munitions testing in bay

June 30, 2026

Baker High School graduate Jayden Wasson holds a ceremonial $1,500 Roy Warner Memorial Scholarship check from Frances Roy Agency at a baseball field.

Baker graduate awarded Roy Warner Memorial Scholarship

June 30, 2026

Boat ramp and dock at Lions Park in Niceville overlooking Boggy Bayou.

Niceville announces July 4 road and park closures

June 29, 2026

SCHOOL NEWS

Baker graduate awarded Roy Warner Memorial Scholarship

June 30, 2026

BAKER, Fla. — A Baker High School graduate has received the 2026 Roy Warner Memorial Scholarship, a $1,500 award recognizing students pursuing careers in…

Okaloosa students earn top honors in America 250 contest

June 10, 2026

Craig Kinsley stands with Okaloosa County School District leaders and colleagues after being named assistant principal of Lewis School.

Craig Kinsley named assistant principal of Lewis School

June 1, 2026

Ruckel Middle School student Dean Penberthy stands with school leaders and educators after reportedly winning statewide recognition in the Math Nation Show What You Know Showdown competition.

Ruckel student wins statewide Math Nation competition

May 29, 2026

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LOCAL MILITARY NEWS

Boaters advised of Eglin munitions testing in bay

June 30, 2026

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Eglin Air Force Base will conduct munitions testing in Choctawhatchee Bay from today through July 2, with mariners…

Keithley takes command of Eglin’s 96th Test Wing

June 25, 2026

U.S. Air Force Col. Terry Hjerpe transfers the 505th Communications Squadron guidon during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field as Lt. Col. Justin Raynor assumes command from outgoing commander Lt. Col. Crystal Lusardi on June 18, 2026.

Raynor takes command of 505th Communications Squadron

June 25, 2026

Caption: Due to military testing and training on the Eglin reservation, the beach on Santa Rosa Island from Fort Walton Beach to Navarre Beach is closed to all public access. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole) Alt text: A warning sign marks a closed area on Santa Rosa Island, where public access is prohibited because of military testing and training on the Eglin reservation. Title: Warning sign marks closed area on Santa Rosa Island Description: A warning sign stands on Santa Rosa Island within the Eglin reservation. The beach from Fort Walton Beach to Navarre Beach is closed to public access because of ongoing military testing and training activities

Unauthorized entry into Eglin test areas can be costly

June 8, 2026

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Fourth of July celebrations planned across Okaloosa County

July 1, 2026

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Okaloosa County America 250 Commission is encouraging residents and visitors…

Community-funded July 4th fireworks return to Niceville

June 29, 2026

Promotional graphic for the Niceville Police Department's Fatal Vision Teen Driving Challenge featuring traffic cones, impaired-vision goggles, a pedal-powered cart, and information about the free driving safety course for teens ages 14 to 18.

Niceville teens invited to Fatal Vision driving course on Saturday

June 17, 2026

Promotional graphic for the Honor H.E.R. Foundation's "We See You" Women Veterans Photo Exhibit Reveal featuring an American flag background and event title.

We See You: Women veterans get their stories seen

June 4, 2026

Flyer promoting the Troop 157 pancake breakfast on May 16 at American Legion Post 221 in Niceville.

Niceville Scouts hosting $5 pancake breakfast May 16

May 13, 2026

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Boaters advised of Eglin munitions testing in bay

June 30, 2026

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Eglin Air Force Base will conduct munitions testing in Choctawhatchee Bay from today through July 2, with mariners…

The 224-foot Henry Alex vessel travels through a harbor before its planned conversion into the Sposit Reef, an artificial reef off the Emerald Coast.

224-foot vessel to become newest Gulf artificial reef

June 30, 2026

Community-funded July 4th fireworks return to Niceville

June 29, 2026

Niceville announces July 4 road and park closures

June 29, 2026

Florida Department of Health advisory notice with a Florida state outline.

Water quality advisory issued for Marler Park beach

June 26, 2026

Fourth of July celebrations planned across Okaloosa County

July 1, 2026

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Okaloosa County America 250 Commission is encouraging residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day by attending the many patriotic…

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