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Tricia Brunson, president and CEO of the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, featured as grand marshal of the 2026 Niceville-Valparaiso Community Christmas Parade on December 5 at 10 a.m.

Tricia Brunson named grand marshal of Niceville Christmas parade

November 5, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville-Valparaiso Rotary Club has named a longtime community leader as grand marshal of the 2026 Niceville-Valparaiso Christmas Parade, scheduled for…

The historic SS United States ocean liner, showing extensive rust along its black-and-white hull, docked ahead of its scheduled November 12, 2026, deployment as an artificial reef off Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

SS United States reef deployment set for Nov. 12 off Destin

October 29, 2026

Okaloosa County storm debris removal information graphic featuring fallen trees and branches following Hurricane Isaias, with emergency alert signup information.

Okaloosa County, Niceville announce hurricane debris pickup plans

October 12, 2026

Man carries two sandbags over his shoulders as residents prepare for approaching hurricane conditions.

Okaloosa orders evacuations, opens shelters ahead of hurricane

October 8, 2026

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LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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The SS United States is guided by tugboats across the water as preparations continue to deploy the historic ocean liner as an artificial reef off the Okaloosa County coast.

SS United States reef deployment moved up to Veterans Day

November 10, 2026

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The historic deployment of the SS United States as the world’s largest artificial reef has been moved up to Wednesday,…

Graphic announcing Eglin Federal Credit Union's $50,000 donation to United Way organizations for Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts in Northwest Florida, featuring a hurricane image and both organizations' logos.

Eglin FCU donates $50,000 for Hurricane Isaias recovery

November 10, 2026

Halloween weekend in the Niceville area is illustrated with glowing jack-o'-lanterns and three costumed children carrying candy buckets along a neighborhood sidewalk at dusk.

Halloween weekend brings spooky fun to Niceville area

October 29, 2026

Eglin Federal Credit Union employees Amanda Lewis-Hendrickson, Dawn Oravetz, Jamie Cervantes and Alicia Kennedy gather for a photo celebrating Cervantes' Five-Star Performer Award for the third quarter of 2026.

Eglin FCU honors Jamie Cervantes with Five-Star Performer Award

October 29, 2026

SCHOOL NEWS

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School bus and Schools Closed sign in stormy weather ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias.

Schools closing across Okaloosa, Walton ahead of Isaias

October 7, 2026

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Public schools in Okaloosa and Walton counties will be closed Thursday and Friday as Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast,…

Brett Hinely stands at a marina in Bluewater Bay.

Hinely, Evanchyk win Okaloosa County School Board races

August 19, 2026

School bus driver seated behind the wheel of a yellow school bus.

Okaloosa County 2026–27 school calendar, holidays, breaks

August 10, 2026

Stuff the Bus drive returns across Okaloosa County

July 31, 2026

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LOCAL MILITARY NEWS

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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Hayde, left, passes the 505th Test and Training Group guidon to Col. William Gery during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field on July 2, 2026.

505th Test and Training Group welcomes new commander

July 24, 2026

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — The 505th Test and Training Group welcomed a new commander July 2 as Col. William “Echo” Gery assumed leadership of…

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

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

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

THINGS TO DO

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Tricia Brunson, president and CEO of the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, featured as grand marshal of the 2026 Niceville-Valparaiso Community Christmas Parade on December 5 at 10 a.m.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Tricia Brunson named grand marshal of Niceville Christmas parade

November 5, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville-Valparaiso Rotary Club has named a longtime community leader as grand…

Halloween weekend in the Niceville area is illustrated with glowing jack-o'-lanterns and three costumed children carrying candy buckets along a neighborhood sidewalk at dusk.

Halloween weekend brings spooky fun to Niceville area

October 29, 2026

The historic SS United States ocean liner, showing extensive rust along its black-and-white hull, docked ahead of its scheduled November 12, 2026, deployment as an artificial reef off Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

SS United States reef deployment set for Nov. 12 off Destin

October 29, 2026

Building The Hub fundraising event invitation for The Hub Comprehensive Autism Center, scheduled for October 24, 2026, at The Barn at Water Oaks Farm in Laurel Hill, Florida.

Saturday fundraiser supports new autism center in Okaloosa

October 21, 2026

Mid-Bay Bridge Rotary Oktoberfest graphic promoting food, beer, music, children’s activities and vendors in Niceville.

Oktoberfest brings German food, music and more to Niceville

September 24, 2026

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The SS United States is guided by tugboats across the water as preparations continue to deploy the historic ocean liner as an artificial reef off the Okaloosa County coast.

LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

SS United States reef deployment moved up to Veterans Day

November 10, 2026

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The historic deployment of the SS United States as the world’s largest artificial reef has been moved up to Wednesday,…

The historic SS United States ocean liner, showing extensive rust along its black-and-white hull, docked ahead of its scheduled November 12, 2026, deployment as an artificial reef off Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

SS United States reef deployment set for Nov. 12 off Destin

October 29, 2026

Paddle Rodeo graphic for Bluewater Bay Marina featuring paddle boarders, outrigger canoes and surf skis on the water. The event is Saturday, September 5, at 10 a.m.

Bluewater Paddle Rodeo offers chance to try variety of paddle craft

September 2, 2026

Florida State Parks Foundation representatives, Florida State Parks officials and park rangers gather with new e-bikes being distributed for ranger use across Florida state parks.

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park to receive new ranger e-bike

September 1, 2026

A bay scallop shell rests in a person’s hand after being recovered during the Great Scallop Count in Choctawhatchee Bay.

Great Scallop Count finds signs of scallops in Choctawhatchee Bay

August 27, 2026

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The SS United States is guided by tugboats across the water as preparations continue to deploy the historic ocean liner as an artificial reef off the Okaloosa County coast.

LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

SS United States reef deployment moved up to Veterans Day

November 10, 2026

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The historic deployment of the SS United States as the world’s largest artificial reef has been moved up to Wednesday,…

Graphic announcing Eglin Federal Credit Union's $50,000 donation to United Way organizations for Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts in Northwest Florida, featuring a hurricane image and both organizations' logos.

LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Eglin FCU donates $50,000 for Hurricane Isaias recovery

November 10, 2026

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Eglin Federal Credit Union has donated $50,000 to two United Way organizations to help families and communities across Northwest…

The historic SS United States ocean liner, showing extensive rust along its black-and-white hull, docked ahead of its scheduled November 12, 2026, deployment as an artificial reef off Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

SS United States reef deployment set for Nov. 12 off Destin

October 29, 2026

Eglin Federal Credit Union employees Amanda Lewis-Hendrickson, Dawn Oravetz, Jamie Cervantes and Alicia Kennedy gather for a photo celebrating Cervantes' Five-Star Performer Award for the third quarter of 2026.

Eglin FCU honors Jamie Cervantes with Five-Star Performer Award

October 29, 2026

Frances Roy Agency wins three international creative awards

October 22, 2026

Building The Hub fundraising event invitation for The Hub Comprehensive Autism Center, scheduled for October 24, 2026, at The Barn at Water Oaks Farm in Laurel Hill, Florida.

Saturday fundraiser supports new autism center in Okaloosa

October 21, 2026

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Are RFID-blocking wallet cards worth the money?

October 17, 2026

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Health officials urge caution at beaches, pools after Hurricane Isaias

October 14, 2026

Man carries two sandbags over his shoulders as residents prepare for approaching hurricane conditions.

Okaloosa orders evacuations, opens shelters ahead of hurricane

October 8, 2026

School bus and Schools Closed sign in stormy weather ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias.

Schools closing across Okaloosa, Walton ahead of Isaias

October 7, 2026

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