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Plew Elementary students pose with a police officer and deputy during the High Five a Hero event in Niceville.

High Five a Hero connects Plew students with local law enforcement

February 15, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Students at Plew Elementary School recently welcomed local law enforcement officers to campus for a “High Five a Hero” event celebrating…

Fundraising graphic showing Niceville Police Department K-9 campaign with $5,025 raised toward $100,000 goal

Niceville Police add online donations as K-9 fund tops $5K

February 12, 2026

Purple outdoor Narcan distribution box labeled “Free Naloxone” outside Niceville Fire Station.

Niceville Fire Department installs 24/7 outdoor Narcan box

February 11, 2026

Flyer promoting a groundbreaking ceremony for the Old Town Landing dock and pier project scheduled for February 13 in Niceville, Florida.

Niceville to break ground on Old Town Landing dock and pier

February 6, 2026

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LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Turkey Creek Nature Trail sign in Niceville.

Turkey Creek restrooms getting makeover

February 15, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The City of Niceville announced that the restrooms at the Turkey Creek Nature Trail will close beginning February 16 for approximately…

FDOT Okaloosa-Walton traffic advisory graphic showing road work alert

Lane closures set on U.S. 98, S.R. 85, I-10 this week

February 15, 2026

U.S. Air Force Eglin Air Force Base entrance sign mounted on a brick wall with the Air Force symbol above the lettering

Dash cameras, helmet cams barred from Eglin beginning March 1

February 12, 2026

Participants run and walk along a roadway during the Eglin Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run/Walk, with multiple runners and walkers moving in a group across the base.

Gate-to-Gate run returns to historic 4.4-mile course at Eglin

February 11, 2026

SCHOOL NEWS

High Five a Hero connects Plew students with local law enforcement

February 15, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Students at Plew Elementary School recently welcomed local law enforcement officers to campus for a “High Five a Hero” event celebrating…

Okaloosa County School District leaders and Moose Lodge members hold a ceremonial $6,000 donation check for student lunch debt

Moose Lodge gives $17K to reduce student lunch debt in Okaloosa schools

February 12, 2026

Brittany Young stands with family members, school staff, and Okaloosa County School District leaders after being named principal of Walker Elementary School.

School Board approves Brittany Young as Walker Elementary principal

February 11, 2026

Okaloosa County School District staff and school leaders pose for a group photo during the January 26, 2026, school board meeting recognizing Mandy Lopez’s appointment as principal of Destin Middle School.

Destin Middle School names new principal following board vote

January 29, 2026

Deer Moss Creek® advertisement by Ruckel Properties, Inc. promoting available homes and lots.

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LOCAL MILITARY NEWS

Dash cameras, helmet cams barred from Eglin beginning March 1

February 12, 2026

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — A new operational security policy at Eglin Air Force Base prohibits the use of dash cameras and other…

Gate-to-Gate run returns to historic 4.4-mile course at Eglin

February 11, 2026

Eglin Federal Credit Union building with 2025 Designation of Savings Excellence award graphic

Eglin Federal Credit Union recognized for veteran savings efforts

February 11, 2026

Emblem of the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base featuring a golden eagle holding a red medical staff on a blue shield.

Eglin hospital, Airmen earn 18 AFMC medical excellence awards

February 5, 2026

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NORTHWEST FLORIDA NEWS

Free classical concert series returning to NWFSC in May

February 12, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival has announced its 2026 season, bringing…

Niceville to break ground on Old Town Landing dock and pier

February 6, 2026

Members of Smash Mouth pose together during a promotional band photo.

Smash Mouth opens milestone MKAF concert season in Destin

February 4, 2026

Four performers sing into microphones during a stage performance of the musical “Forever Plaid.”

Harmony and nostalgia headline ECTC’s “Forever Plaid” run

February 4, 2026

A favorite Valentine’s tradition returns at The Wharf 850

January 29, 2026

Eglin Federal Credit Union leaderboard ad promoting Mastercard rates as low as 7.9 percent APR

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OUTDOORS

LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Turkey Creek restrooms getting makeover

February 15, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The City of Niceville announced that the restrooms at the Turkey Creek Nature Trail will close beginning February 16 for approximately…

Niceville to break ground on Old Town Landing dock and pier

February 6, 2026

Prescribed burn moving through pine forest understory with flames along the ground

400 acres to burn in Shoal River Preserve fire plan

February 3, 2026

Aerial view of a living shoreline with offshore rock breakwaters along Choctawhatchee Bay at Ross Marler Park on Okaloosa Island.

Okaloosa County marks completion of 2,000-foot living shoreline

February 2, 2026

Aerial view of a sandy road cutting through forested land at Shoal River Headwaters State Park near DeFuniak Springs.

New state park opens near DeFuniak Springs along Shoal River

January 27, 2026

Lane closures set on U.S. 98, S.R. 85, I-10 this week

February 15, 2026

OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTIES, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation has announced multiple lane closures and traffic shifts across Okaloosa and Walton counties…

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