2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (301+ words) The Okaloosa County School Board approved a proposal to raise ticket prices for high school athletic events, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. Board members passed the measure as part of the board's consent agenda during their meeting on Monday, March…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (313+ words) NICEVILLE, Fla. " Niceville High School is gearing up to bring energy, music, and a powerful message to the stage with its upcoming production of Footloose, set for multiple performances in May. Based on the iconic 1984 film, the musical follows Ren…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (281+ words) The Echelon condominium tower will be located at 100 Seascape Drive in Miramar Beach. The development order was approved a quarter-century ago and received grandfathered status as a result. This status means the newer height restrictions do not apply to the…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (48+ words) Rocky Bayou Names New Head Football Coach'Mid Bay News Rocky Bayou Names New Head Football Coach - Coached in 4 national championship games (Division II, NAIA, NCCAA) - Coordinated the No. 1 defense in the country five times - Coached multiple players who have gone…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (357+ words) A local nonprofit is getting a major boost to help more cats find homes in Okaloosa County. Save Our Cats and Kittens (SOCKS) has received a $20,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to prepare more cats for adoption during National Adoption Week,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (505+ words) The Fort Walton Beach City Council voted 61 Monday night to move forward with improvements at Liza Jackson Park, awarding a $3.1 million construction contract that will bring major upgrades to the city's popular waterfront boating destination. City leaders approved the contract…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (394+ words) This is a developing story, we will update as new information comes into the newsroom." Niceville Head Football Coach Richard Morgan is out as the head Eagle " Niceville Principal Charlie Marello confirmed Tuesday." Morgan, who went 6-5 with a first-round playoff…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (317+ words) " Who: Organizer Diane Pickett, artists, musicians, historians, and the local community " What: Summit on the Circle, a cultural festival featuring music, art, and storytelling " When: April 2326, 2026 " Where: DeFuniak Springs (Circle Drive and surrounding historic sites) " Why: To revive the city's…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (282+ words) " Who: Eglin Air Force Base and the 96th Test Wing" What: Military munitions testing operations" When: March 1628, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily" Where: The Gulf, beginning about 5 nautical miles southwest of Destin East Pass and extending 22 nautical miles south" Why: To safely conduct…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago  (521+ words) " Who: Scenic Walton honored Alys Beach leaders, including Robert Stenhammer and architects Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt. " What: The organization presented its Design Excellence Award, recognizing architectural quality and scenic design. " When: February 26, 2026. " Where: Alys Beach along Scenic Highway 30A in…...