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Community stories, local culture, service projects and events throughout our region.

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Okaloosa County School District to Participate in 2026 Summer Feeding Program

There will no longer be grab-and-go or “to-go” meal options available.
okaloosa school district | June 8, 2026
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Nearly 800 people gather for the 23rd annual Latinas in Leadership symposium

Nearly 800 professionals, businesswomen, community advocates, students, and allies gathered for the 23rd annual Latinas in Leadership symposium,
PRNewswire | June 8, 2026
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Okaloosa Academic Team Wins State Championship

Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) Academic Team was recognized at the April 27, 2026,
Catherine Card | June 8, 2026
The "No Kid Hungry" logo features an orange apple core with the silhouettes of two children's faces and the text "NO KID HUNGRY" in gray and orange letters.

No Kid Hungry unites well-known Latino figures to help families find meals and food resources this summer

For many families, summer doesn't mean vacation. It means one more worry: how to feed their children
PRNewswire | June 8, 2026
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Recent Community Events

Babinos Blanca's Salon  Hispanic American Business Association meeting
David Triana | May 17, 2026
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Pryor Middle School

May 6, Pryor Middle School in Fort Walton Beach:  Crystal Morgan and David Triana, representing United for a
David Triana | May 14, 2026
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SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Raises $140,000+ at Inaugural Dancing with the Emerald Coast Stars

SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Raises $140,000+ at Inaugural Dancing with the Emerald Coast Stars Source:  Bobby Parker, Parker Gene Creative
Marcos Otero | May 13, 2026
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The Ad Council and NHTSA are preventing further heatstroke deaths in vehicles.

The Ad Council and NHTSA are preventing further heatstroke deaths in vehicles. Source:  AD Council WASHINGTON , May
PRNewswire | May 12, 2026
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Okaloosa Academic Team Wins State Championship

Okaloosa Academic Team Wins State Championship Source:  Catherine Card, Okaloosa County School District PIO, May 5, 2026 The
Catherine Card | May 12, 2026