Emerald Coast Daily

Key local recognition for resilient students:

• 33rd year program honors kids overcoming loss, illness, or hardship, chosen by school leaders.
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• Jonathan Kanzigg, Pace Fire Rescue assistant chief, appointed interim Navarre Beach Fire chief.
• Former chief Daniel Fureigh ousted after testing...

Spotlighting a local hero: Okaloosa commissioners proclaimed May 9, 2026, as Mia Manganello Day for the Crestview native's Olympic bronze in team...

Heartwarming resilience in Gulf Breeze:

• 7-year-old Demian Andreieva, whose family fled Ukraine's war, competes nationally in Colossal's Junior...

Okaloosa families, plan ahead! District released Class of 2026 ceremony dates, all livestreamed.

• Baker: Tue, May 19, 7:30 p.m., Doug Griffith...

Okaloosa playoff momentum: Choctawhatchee crushed Booker T. Washington 31-6 in Region 1-2A semis, seeking fifth straight region title.

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Gulf Breeze celebrated new community art and park upgrades with the unveiling of 'The Mariner' sculpture by Randy New and Jared Petticrew at Mariners...

Safety alert: Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office seeks 17-year-old Kelsey Brooks, missing since leaving Airport Rd home on May 4.

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Proud moment for Okaloosa students! The district's Academic Team clinched first place in Division II at the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge,...

Key alert for Santa Rosa families: Escambia County learning academy director Teanesha Woods arrested after three reports of suspected child abuse went...

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Holley-Navarre Middle School's annual art show wowed visitors on April 30, showcasing student artwork from multiple grade levels and celebrating Santa Rosa County creativity.

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 Navarre Beach Fire Chief Terminated: Navarre Beach Fire and Rescue Chief Danny Fureigh is no longer employed after...

• Verdict reached: 17-year-old Thomas Stein found guilty on all counts, including felony murder and three attempted robberies, for killing 15-year-old...

Road safety alert for Eglin Parkway: Red BMW drove wrong-way in Shalimar early May 3, sparking multiple near head-on crashes.

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• Final chill: Tuesday's the last cool morning in North Florida & Panhandle, 5-7° below average.
• Heat builds: Highs rise Thursday – Tallahassee 91°,...

Local excitement builds as South Walton Seahawks (26-4) host Suwannee in best-of-three regional finals starting Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm.

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State alternative to AP U.S. History launches as pilot next school year:

• Rigorous and bias-free: Focuses on factual American history via primary...

Tragic overnight house fire in Pensacola claims one life despite rapid ECFR response:

• Escambia resident died early May 4 on East Winthrop Ave after...

Community drive to revive Pensacola's gun buyback program, last held in 2021 at Bill Gregory Park where $10k funds ran out in an hour.

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