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Tim Bryant Recognized for Powerful Commitment to School Leadership Excellence Staff Reports January 26, 2026 2:08 pm Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Who: Tim Bryant, Okaloosa County School Board Member What: Earned FSBA’s Advanced Certified Board Member distinction When: Awarded following completion of 30 professional development points in one year Where: Okaloosa County, Florida Why: To recognize outstanding commitment to leadership development and effective school governance FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Okaloosa County School Board Member Tim Bryant has earned a prestigious leadership distinction from the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), recognizing his continued commitment to professional development and effective public education governance. Bryant was awarded the Advanced Certified Board Member (Advanced CBM) designation, an honor reserved for board members who complete 30 professional development points in a single year. The recognition builds upon FSBA’s Certified Board Member (CBM) program, which requires more than 96 hours of specialized training focused on leadership, ethics, advocacy, and strategic governance. FSBA Director of Leadership Services Tina Pinkoson praised Bryant’s long-standing dedication to public service and continued learning. “School Board Member Bryant’s continued pursuit of professional growth is truly inspiring,” Pinkoson said. “Since his initial election in 2016, he has consistently demonstrated a passion for learning and a dedication to serving students, families, and his community.” Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers also highlighted the importance of strong leadership at the board level. “Effective governance begins with a commitment to learning, and Tim Bryant exemplifies that commitment,” Chambers said. “His dedication... Read More

The 2026 Super Bowl Will Take Place On February 8 On February 8, the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots will face off in the biggest game of the year, the Super Bowl. This year’s big game will be held at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the home of the San Francisco 49ers. […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

Holy Family Catholic Academy celebrates first Niceville Catholic Schools Week Christopher Saul January 26, 2026 9:09 am Niceville, Religion, Schools and Education About 15 boys and girls, some in blue-and-gold plaid skirts, all with school crest-emblazoned polos, gather in the back of the city council chambers. The students, all from Holy Family Catholic Academy, wait patiently for about 30 minutes as Mayor Daniel Henkel reads a proclamation recognizing Catholic Schools Week in Niceville from January 25-31.  After Mayor Dan Henkel reads the proclamation, he hands the document to Holy Family Catholic Academy Principal Felisha Carnley. Carnley wasn’t expecting the job last spring when a group of Catholic families decided to leverage the school choice scholarship funds available and open a school at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. She started on the curriculum committee as a parent volunteer with years of teaching experience. As the curriculum developed, the search for a school leader began. She served to find that person. As other options did not work out, someone suggested she should do it. She took the mantle of leadership and says it’s blessed her life. Holy Family Catholic Academy students pose with Niceville Mayor Dan Henkel after the city council passed a proclamation recognizing the city’s first-ever Catholic Schools Week Niceville’s Felisha Carnley serves as the principal of Holy Family Catholic Academy. The school serves students K-3 on the campus of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Carnley says the school aims to expand to pre-k through eighth grade. “I... Read More

Actor Quinton Aaron Of “The Blind Side” Fame Hospitalized In Atlanta Quinton Aaron, the actor known for playing Michael Oher in the 2009 film The Blind Side, has been hospitalized in Atlanta for several days. Aaron’s manager shared the news of his hospitalization with TMZ on Sunday (January 25). According to Aaron’s manager, the 41-year-old […] More Country Music Nation  Read More