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9 Okaloosa County VPK classrooms earn high ratings from Florida Department of Education - WEAR-TV
9 Okaloosa County VPK classrooms earn high ratings from Florida Department of Education WEAR-TV
Published on 26 August 2025 | 12:39 am
Okaloosa Voluntary Prekindergarten classrooms receive state designation - WKRG
Okaloosa Voluntary Prekindergarten classrooms receive state designation WKRG
Published on 26 August 2025 | 12:08 am
Eglin AFB tests prompt boater alert in Gulf of America - WKRG
Eglin AFB tests prompt boater alert in Gulf of America WKRG
Published on 25 August 2025 | 9:34 pm
Okaloosa County’s new Pineview K-8 School reveals Bears mascot - Mid Bay News
Okaloosa County’s new Pineview K-8 School reveals Bears mascot Mid Bay News
Published on 25 August 2025 | 9:04 pm
Okaloosa School District plans meetings for new Pineview School rezoning in Crestview - Get The Coast
Okaloosa School District plans meetings for new Pineview School rezoning in Crestview Get The Coast
Published on 25 August 2025 | 6:35 pm
Football Recap: Milton Starts Season with Victory Against Crestview - MaxPreps.com
Football Recap: Milton Starts Season with Victory Against Crestview MaxPreps.com
Published on 25 August 2025 | 6:07 am
Football Recap: Northview Falls to Destin in First Game of Season - MaxPreps.com
Football Recap: Northview Falls to Destin in First Game of Season MaxPreps.com
Published on 25 August 2025 | 5:55 am
New Crestview restaurant prides itself on bringing the heat - The Northwest Florida Daily News
New Crestview restaurant prides itself on bringing the heat The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 24 August 2025 | 9:20 pm
On the football field: Destin High vs. Northview - The Destin Log
On the football field: Destin High vs. Northview The Destin Log
Published on 24 August 2025 | 7:54 pm
Lincoln Trojans Defeats Niceville in Football Opener - Tallahassee Reports
Lincoln Trojans Defeats Niceville in Football Opener Tallahassee Reports
Published on 24 August 2025 | 5:46 pm
Football Recap: Niceville Comes Up Short on the Road Against Lincoln + How To Watch - MaxPreps.com
Football Recap: Niceville Comes Up Short on the Road Against Lincoln + How To Watch MaxPreps.com
Published on 23 August 2025 | 11:02 pm
Arrest made in connection with shooting death near Fort Walton Beach - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Arrest made in connection with shooting death near Fort Walton Beach The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 23 August 2025 | 5:20 pm
Fort Walton Beach man charged with second-degree murder - WJHG
Fort Walton Beach man charged with second-degree murder WJHG
Published on 22 August 2025 | 9:38 pm
38-year-old man charged with murder after Fort Walton Beach shooting - WEAR-TV
38-year-old man charged with murder after Fort Walton Beach shooting WEAR-TV
Published on 22 August 2025 | 9:21 pm
Navarre woman gets 7.5 years for defrauding 99-year-old woman out of over $500K - WEAR-TV
Navarre woman gets 7.5 years for defrauding 99-year-old woman out of over $500K WEAR-TV
Published on 22 August 2025 | 7:25 pm
Sinkhole closes northbound lanes at Beal Parkway intersection in Fort Walton Beach - Get The Coast
Sinkhole closes northbound lanes at Beal Parkway intersection in Fort Walton Beach Get The Coast
Published on 22 August 2025 | 6:59 pm
Okaloosa County gun range case goes to Florida Supreme Court after ruling against business - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County gun range case goes to Florida Supreme Court after ruling against business The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 22 August 2025 | 9:20 am
Navarre woman sentenced 90 months for stealing nearly $600k from 99-year-old - mypanhandle.com
Navarre woman sentenced 90 months for stealing nearly $600k from 99-year-old mypanhandle.com
Published on 22 August 2025 | 2:13 am
Okaloosa approves $400,000 to complete Santa Rosa Boulevard design work on Okaloosa Island - Get The Coast
Okaloosa approves $400,000 to complete Santa Rosa Boulevard design work on Okaloosa Island Get The Coast
Published on 21 August 2025 | 10:51 pm
DOH-Okaloosa Observes Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day - WJHG
DOH-Okaloosa Observes Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day WJHG
Published on 21 August 2025 | 8:51 pm
Fatal shooting in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Fatal shooting in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 21 August 2025 | 4:37 pm
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigating Ft. Walton Shooting - mypanhandle.com
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigating Ft. Walton Shooting mypanhandle.com
Published on 21 August 2025 | 2:05 am
Student Ambassadors - okaloosaschools.com
Student Ambassadors okaloosaschools.com
Published on 20 August 2025 | 9:00 pm
*NEW* OCSD Student Ambassador Program - okaloosaschools.com
*NEW* OCSD Student Ambassador Program okaloosaschools.com
Published on 20 August 2025 | 8:59 pm
Okaloosa will explore county-run animal services - WUWF
Okaloosa will explore county-run animal services WUWF
Published on 19 August 2025 | 10:21 pm
Destin City Council approves 7% increase in Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office funding - WEAR-TV
Destin City Council approves 7% increase in Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office funding WEAR-TV
Published on 19 August 2025 | 8:53 pm
Mitch Reed announces bid for Okaloosa County School Board District 3 seat - Get The Coast
Mitch Reed announces bid for Okaloosa County School Board District 3 seat Get The Coast
Published on 19 August 2025 | 11:31 am
Okaloosa County School District Announces Graduation Dates for the Class of 2026 - okaloosaschools.com
Okaloosa County School District Announces Graduation Dates for the Class of 2026 okaloosaschools.com
Published on 18 August 2025 | 3:25 pm
Kate Jannazo Recognized for Winning FLYRA 600 Javelin State Championship - okaloosaschools.com
Kate Jannazo Recognized for Winning FLYRA 600 Javelin State Championship okaloosaschools.com
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:34 pm
Okaloosa County Women's Hall of Fame celebrates 30th anniversary with seven new inductees - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County Women's Hall of Fame celebrates 30th anniversary with seven new inductees Get The Coast
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Noah Finkler Recognized for Outstanding Achievement at State Civics Bee - okaloosaschools.com
Noah Finkler Recognized for Outstanding Achievement at State Civics Bee okaloosaschools.com
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Meet the 7 new inductees to the Okaloosa County Women's Hall of Fame - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Meet the 7 new inductees to the Okaloosa County Women's Hall of Fame The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County School District Recognizes Fentanyl Education and Awareness Day - okaloosaschools.com
Okaloosa County School District Recognizes Fentanyl Education and Awareness Day okaloosaschools.com
Published on 14 August 2025 | 3:25 pm
Fort Walton Beach approves interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County for ‘Around the Mound’ - Mid Bay News
Fort Walton Beach approves interlocal agreement with Okaloosa County for ‘Around the Mound’ Mid Bay News
Published on 14 August 2025 | 12:30 pm
Okaloosa County School Board Reaffirms Commitment to Military Families - okaloosaschools.com
Okaloosa County School Board Reaffirms Commitment to Military Families okaloosaschools.com
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Destin native launches in-home pediatric concierge service across Okaloosa County - Get The Coast
Destin native launches in-home pediatric concierge service across Okaloosa County Get The Coast
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Who had the top high school football gates for Okaloosa County? We explore the numbers - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Who had the top high school football gates for Okaloosa County? We explore the numbers The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 11 August 2025 | 11:30 am
Okaloosa approves $2M in tourism tax-funding for Destin and Fort Walton Beach - Mid Bay News
Okaloosa approves $2M in tourism tax-funding for Destin and Fort Walton Beach Mid Bay News
Published on 7 August 2025 | 12:06 pm
Okaloosa Commissioners approve Destin, Fort Walton Beach tourism funding plans - Get The Coast
Okaloosa Commissioners approve Destin, Fort Walton Beach tourism funding plans Get The Coast
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Aramark Student Nutrition Partners with Okaloosa County School District to Transform the Student Dining Experience - Yahoo Finance
Aramark Student Nutrition Partners with Okaloosa County School District to Transform the Student Dining Experience Yahoo Finance
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Federal court clears path for Okaloosa’s SS United States artificial reef project, dismisses lawsuit - Get The Coast
Federal court clears path for Okaloosa’s SS United States artificial reef project, dismisses lawsuit Get The Coast
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
2025-2026 School Bus Routes Are Now Available! - okaloosaschools.com
2025-2026 School Bus Routes Are Now Available! okaloosaschools.com
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Important Update: Cell Phone Policy - okaloosaschools.com
Important Update: Cell Phone Policy okaloosaschools.com
Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Report: Okaloosa corrections officer shot woman several times, tried to claim self-defense - WEAR-TV
Report: Okaloosa corrections officer shot woman several times, tried to claim self-defense WEAR-TV
Published on 5 August 2025 | 7:00 am
𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 & 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! - okaloosaschools.com
𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 & 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! okaloosaschools.com
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 am
New Community Initiative Launches to Empower Okaloosa Classrooms - okaloosaschools.com
New Community Initiative Launches to Empower Okaloosa Classrooms okaloosaschools.com
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County schools enforce speed limits with photo systems - WKRG
Okaloosa County schools enforce speed limits with photo systems WKRG
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 am
High school football coach salaries in Okaloosa, Walton counties paint different pictures - The Northwest Florida Daily News
High school football coach salaries in Okaloosa, Walton counties paint different pictures The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County man Edward Zakrzewski to be executed for 1994 murders of wife and two children - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County man Edward Zakrzewski to be executed for 1994 murders of wife and two children Get The Coast
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Legal implications possible for overcrowding at Okaloosa County Jail - WEAR-TV
Legal implications possible for overcrowding at Okaloosa County Jail WEAR-TV
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Overcrowding at Okaloosa County Jail 'a tremendous problem,' officials eye new facility - WEAR-TV
Overcrowding at Okaloosa County Jail 'a tremendous problem,' officials eye new facility WEAR-TV
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Every Okaloosa Judge Has Recused Themselves On This Former Deputy’s Case: - Mid Bay News
Every Okaloosa Judge Has Recused Themselves On This Former Deputy’s Case: Mid Bay News
Published on 29 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County School District releases bus routes for 2025-2026 school year - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County School District releases bus routes for 2025-2026 school year Get The Coast
Published on 29 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Motorcyclist, SUV passenger killed in high-speed crash on Okaloosa Island - Mid Bay News
Motorcyclist, SUV passenger killed in high-speed crash on Okaloosa Island Mid Bay News
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Two dead following crash in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Two dead following crash in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 26 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Two dead in Okaloosa County crash involving motorcycle and SUV - WEAR-TV
Two dead in Okaloosa County crash involving motorcycle and SUV WEAR-TV
Published on 26 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County warns residents about water quality in areas of Fort Walton Beach - WKRG
Okaloosa County warns residents about water quality in areas of Fort Walton Beach WKRG
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County schedules public meeting for West 98 ‘collector road’ project - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County schedules public meeting for West 98 ‘collector road’ project Get The Coast
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County investigators seek new leads in 2013 Paris Matthews murder case - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County investigators seek new leads in 2013 Paris Matthews murder case WEAR-TV
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints John Reed to be an Okaloosa County judge - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints John Reed to be an Okaloosa County judge The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County deputies join statewide crackdown on speeding, aggressive driving - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County deputies join statewide crackdown on speeding, aggressive driving Get The Coast
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County to break ground on new Tax Collector’s Office in Crestview - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County to break ground on new Tax Collector’s Office in Crestview Get The Coast
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County drug bust yields meth, fentanyl; multiple arrests made - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County drug bust yields meth, fentanyl; multiple arrests made WEAR-TV
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County named 'Rural Area of Opportunity'; Could Escambia County be next? - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County named 'Rural Area of Opportunity'; Could Escambia County be next? WEAR-TV
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
15-year-old shares how she fought off alligator in Okaloosa County's Pond Creek - WEAR-TV
15-year-old shares how she fought off alligator in Okaloosa County's Pond Creek WEAR-TV
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Girl bitten by alligator in Okaloosa County creek, FWC investigating - WEAR-TV
Girl bitten by alligator in Okaloosa County creek, FWC investigating WEAR-TV
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation Kicks Off Annual "Stuff the Bus" School Supply Drive - okaloosaschools.com
Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation Kicks Off Annual "Stuff the Bus" School Supply Drive okaloosaschools.com
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County proposes $687 million budget, holding property tax rate steady for ninth year - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County proposes $687 million budget, holding property tax rate steady for ninth year Get The Coast
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
The latest school and school district grades are out. How did Okaloosa County fare? - The Northwest Florida Daily News
The latest school and school district grades are out. How did Okaloosa County fare? The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa School District earns ‘A’ rating from FDOE, continues streak since 2014 - Get The Coast
Okaloosa School District earns ‘A’ rating from FDOE, continues streak since 2014 Get The Coast
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:11 pm
Okaloosa County School District gets an “A” from the Florida Department of Education - WKRG
Okaloosa County School District gets an “A” from the Florida Department of Education WKRG
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County's 'West 98 Collector Road' project could include Santa Rosa County - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County's 'West 98 Collector Road' project could include Santa Rosa County WEAR-TV
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
OCSD Earns an "A" Rating from the Florida Department of Education - okaloosaschools.com
OCSD Earns an "A" Rating from the Florida Department of Education okaloosaschools.com
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Tiger sharks return like ‘clockwork’ to Okaloosa Island Pier each summer, researchers find - Get The Coast
Tiger sharks return like ‘clockwork’ to Okaloosa Island Pier each summer, researchers find Get The Coast
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County expands fishing network, approves 8 shallow water FAD buoys - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County expands fishing network, approves 8 shallow water FAD buoys Get The Coast
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County approved for more than $7 million in state funding - WEAR-TV
Okaloosa County approved for more than $7 million in state funding WEAR-TV
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Fourth of July fireworks celebrations to light up Okaloosa from beaches to parks July 2-4 - Get The Coast
Fourth of July fireworks celebrations to light up Okaloosa from beaches to parks July 2-4 Get The Coast
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa Sheriff's Office to conclude active search for missing 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger in Destin - Get The Coast
Okaloosa Sheriff's Office to conclude active search for missing 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger in Destin Get The Coast
Published on 18 June 2025 | 8:49 pm
Day 5 of search for ten-year-old continues in Okaloosa County - WJHG
Day 5 of search for ten-year-old continues in Okaloosa County WJHG
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Al’s Beach Club brings free luaus to Okaloosa Island every Thursday - Get The Coast
Al’s Beach Club brings free luaus to Okaloosa Island every Thursday Get The Coast
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
School Board Approves New Administrators - okaloosaschools.com
School Board Approves New Administrators okaloosaschools.com
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies: Okaloosa County teacher charged for student sexual relationship 2 decades ago - WEAR-TV
Deputies: Okaloosa County teacher charged for student sexual relationship 2 decades ago WEAR-TV
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County to hold special election for House District 3 seat June 10 - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County to hold special election for House District 3 seat June 10 Get The Coast
Published on 2 June 2025 | 2:21 pm
Okaloosa deploys 118-foot tugboat as artificial reef offshore Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast - Get The Coast
Okaloosa deploys 118-foot tugboat as artificial reef offshore Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast Get The Coast
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
2025 Summer Feeding Program - okaloosaschools.com
2025 Summer Feeding Program okaloosaschools.com
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
How Okaloosa County landed massive Williams International project at Shoal River Park - WEAR-TV
How Okaloosa County landed massive Williams International project at Shoal River Park WEAR-TV
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Williams International brings billion-dollar aerospace investment to Okaloosa County - Get The Coast
Williams International brings billion-dollar aerospace investment to Okaloosa County Get The Coast
Published on 29 May 2025 | 9:17 pm
Okaloosa County to unveil two new statues at Women Veterans Day celebration on June 12 - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County to unveil two new statues at Women Veterans Day celebration on June 12 The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
State of Florida and Williams International Announce Billion Dollar Investment in Northwest Florida - Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
State of Florida and Williams International Announce Billion Dollar Investment in Northwest Florida Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County votes to remove Crab Island safety corridor citing maintenance costs and inefficiency - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County votes to remove Crab Island safety corridor citing maintenance costs and inefficiency Get The Coast
Published on 21 May 2025 | 4:51 pm
Okaloosa County begins 2025 spraying for mosquitoes. Here's the schedule - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County begins 2025 spraying for mosquitoes. Here's the schedule The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa Island’s Brooks Bridge replacement project shows significant progress - Get The Coast
Okaloosa Island’s Brooks Bridge replacement project shows significant progress Get The Coast
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County adds 27 names to ‘Women of Honor’ Wall in Fort Walton Beach - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County adds 27 names to ‘Women of Honor’ Wall in Fort Walton Beach Get The Coast
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County Public Safety official speaks on tornado damage - WJHG
Okaloosa County Public Safety official speaks on tornado damage WJHG
Published on 11 May 2025 | 7:00 am
I visited an island on Florida's panhandle that made me feel like I was vacationing in the Caribbean - Business Insider
I visited an island on Florida's panhandle that made me feel like I was vacationing in the Caribbean Business Insider
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
WATCH: Lawsuit announced over Okaloosa County deputy's fatal shooting of Airman - WEAR-TV
WATCH: Lawsuit announced over Okaloosa County deputy's fatal shooting of Airman WEAR-TV
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
2025 Graduation Ceremony Information - okaloosaschools.com
2025 Graduation Ceremony Information okaloosaschools.com
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Important: New Transportation Request Form (Updated) - okaloosaschools.com
Important: New Transportation Request Form (Updated) okaloosaschools.com
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
10 apply for Okaloosa County Court vacancy - The Florida Bar
10 apply for Okaloosa County Court vacancy The Florida Bar
Published on 24 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa approves $16.8M Triumph application for aerospace manufacturing project, creating 300+ jobs - Get The Coast
Okaloosa approves $16.8M Triumph application for aerospace manufacturing project, creating 300+ jobs Get The Coast
Published on 2 April 2025 | 12:37 am
Okaloosa approves purchase of old Red Lobster building in Fort Walton Beach - Get The Coast
Okaloosa approves purchase of old Red Lobster building in Fort Walton Beach Get The Coast
Published on 1 April 2025 | 5:36 pm
Ross Marler Park on Okaloosa Island gets a refresh. Check out the photos - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Ross Marler Park on Okaloosa Island gets a refresh. Check out the photos The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County taps John Moring as new corrections director - Get The Coast
Okaloosa County taps John Moring as new corrections director Get The Coast
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County School District to Host Job Fair - okaloosaschools.com
Okaloosa County School District to Host Job Fair okaloosaschools.com
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Okaloosa County principal resigns amid misconduct probe - The Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County principal resigns amid misconduct probe The Northwest Florida Daily News
Published on 25 February 2025 | 8:00 am