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Tri-State Legends Awards

Tri-State Legends Awards Myra Aruz, Wiregrass Hispanic Latino Outreach The Tri-State Legends Awards reached a spectacular milestone at the 1865 Legends Ball, a grand celebration dedicated to honoring excellence and community impact. This prestigious evening served as the perfect backdrop to recognize our esteemed medal honorees—individuals whose enduring contributions have left an indelible mark on…

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Shield-shaped logo for Okaloosa County School District’s “CTE Career & College Signing Day 2026,” featuring stars, a school district emblem, and text promoting career and technical education.

Okaloosa County School District to Host 2026 Career and Technical Education Career and College Signing Day

Okaloosa County School District to Host 2026 Career and Technical Education Career and College Signing Day Source:  Catherine
Catherine Card | March 8, 2026
A group of nine smiling people pose outdoors around a decorated trunk filled with gifts. Colorful letters on the ground spell "UMAIR" and "KAZI." Palm trees and houses are visible in the background.

FPL Expands Scholarship Opportunities: Three Awards Now Available for Robotics and Drones in School

FPL Expands Scholarship Opportunities: Three Awards Now Available for Robotics and Drones in School SOURCE:  rbb Communications, Florida Power
Florida Power Light Company | March 7, 2026
A group of eleven young people stand on a stage, smiling, and holding certificates. They appear to be receiving awards. An audience watches from the foreground. The background features a large screen.

Okaloosa Students Excel at 2026 East Panhandle Regional Science and Engineering Fair

The projects were presented on February 11 at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds,
Catherine Card | March 7, 2026
Logo of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, featuring a purple and green geometric design to the left and the motto “Advancing the Hispanic Community’s Diversity of Thought” underneath the institute’s name.

Empowering future leaders: how CHLI’s scholarship and internship programs open opportunities for young Hispanic leaders

Empowering future leaders: how CHLI's scholarship and internship programs open opportunities for young Hispanic leaders By Mary Ann
PRNewswire | March 7, 2026
White text on an orange background reads: "the GIFT OF LIFE is huge," with "GIFT OF LIFE" inside a white square.

Be Someone’s Second Chance via Gift of Life!

Be Someone’s Second Chance via Gift of Life! By Valerie Escobar Have you been affected by or know
Valerier Escobar | February 11, 2026
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SHERO FOUNDATION

SHERO FOUNDATION Source:  https://www.sherofoundation.org/ The SHERO Foundation’s mission is to provide resources needed to support, sustain and empower
David Triana | February 11, 2026
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Community Partners and Media Invited to Baker School Ribbon Cutting

Community Partners and Media Invited to Baker School Ribbon Cutting  Source:  Catherine Card, Public Information Officer, Okaloosa County
Catherine Card | February 10, 2026
A flyer for Crestview High School’s College & Career Fair on March 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at the CHS Multipurpose Building, inviting 11th graders to network with employers and colleges. Contact info is provided.

Crestview High School to Host 2026 Career Fair for Area Juniors

Crestview High School to Host 2026 Career Fair for Area Juniors Source:  Press Release by Catherine Card, Public
Catherine Card | February 10, 2026
A young woman and a man stand in a gym, smiling as they hold a large white Cox Mobile box. Next to them, a table displays a poster showing a colorful phone case design and contest finalist details.

South Walton teen one of 22 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teen Finalists in Second Annual Cox Mobile Phone Case Design Contest

South Walton teen one of 22 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teen Finalists in Second Annual Cox
Cam Johnson | February 10, 2026