Okaloosa County clears final hurdle for ‘Dowd Park’ purchase near Shalimar Bridge

Okaloosa commissioners to explore ‘penny sales tax initiative’ that could replace homestead property taxes

The proposal would seek state authorization for counties to let voters replace general millage on homesteads with a penny sales tax....

Okaloosa approves first rate increase for Dorcas fire district since county takeover

Destin, Okaloosa County open Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park with 340 feet of new public beach access

Under Adron Robinson, the Eagles get back to doing things ‘the Niceville way’

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FWB Chamber’s National Civics Bee finalists compete at state level in Tallahassee

Three Okaloosa County students awarded Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation scholarships

WordroW: July 15, 2026

Okaloosa School Board breaks down how school district millage rates are set

Jessica Valek honored as Okaloosa County’s ‘Big of the Year’

Okaloosa County School District to host bus driver job fair on July 23

WordroW: July 14, 2026

Okaloosa School District approves new sports medicine partnership for student-athletes

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