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Okaloosa County, Florida – Okaloosa County Board Chairman Trey Goodwin and County staff met recently with members of the Okaloosa County Branch of the NAACP to discuss a viable path forward to address persistent flooding issues in the Gap Creek area that are affecting residents in the Sylvania Heights and surrounding neighborhoods. “This was a […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 20, 2026  Media Contact  Quanda Pace:  Chair, Press & Publicy  NAACP Okaloosa County Branch  Ph: 850-783-0047  Email: ocnaacp@gmail.com  NAACP, Okaloosa County Calls for Immediate Action to  Address Environmental Injustice in Sylvania Heights  Fort Walton Beach, FL – The NAACP, Okaloosa County Branch is calling for urgent,  coordinated action from local and

NAACP Okaloosa County Branch Opposes Governor DeSantis’ Congressional Redistricting Plan Crestview, FL — December 15, 2025 — The Okaloosa County Branch of the NAACP today announced its firm opposition to Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed congressional redistricting plan, citing concerns that the changes would dilute the voting strength of Black communities and other marginalized groups across

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crestview, FL – December 10, 2025 Okaloosa County NAACP Opposes Partisan Census Effort  The Okaloosa County Branch of the NAACP stands in firm opposition to the Florida State Legislature  and Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposal to re-run the 2020 Census for the express purpose of adding  more Republican congressional seats. This attempt undermines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Quanda Pace  Phone: 850-783-0047  Email: ocnaacp@gmail.com   Okaloosa County Branch NAACP Announces “Sold-Out” 33rd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet  Fort Walton Beach, FL – November 7, 2025 – The Okaloosa County Branch of the NAACP is proud  to announce that its 33rd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, scheduled for Saturday, November 8,  2025,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Quanda Pace Press & Publicity Chair,  NAACP, Okaloosa County Branch Email: ocnaacp@gmail.com Phone: 850-783-0047 The Okaloosa County Branch NAACP is proud to announce its 33rd Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, set to take place on November 8, 2025, at the Niceville Community Center, located in Niceville, Florida. Embracing this year’s inspiring theme,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2025 On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, representatives of the Okaloosa County Branch, NAACP, joined  by Mr. Paul Mixon, Chairman of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners, and  senior jail leadership, conducted an inspection of the County Jail located at 1200 E. James Lee  Blvd, Crestview, Florida. The visit revealed

NAACP, Okaloosa County Branch Contact: Sabu Williams, President Email: ocnaacp@gmail.com Phone: (850) 783-0047 August 28, 2025 Officers Scheduled to Return to Duty September 2; NAACP Demands Accountability Beyond Criminal Process Crestview, FL – The NAACP, Okaloosa County Branch, expresses profound disappointment over the State Attorney’s decision to drop all manslaughter charges against the three Crestview

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: August 25, 2025 NAACP and County Officials to Conduct Jail Observation Visit Crestview, FL — August 25, 2025 — A delegation of officials from the Okaloosa County Branch of the NAACP, joined by Chairman Paul Mixon of the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners, will visit the Okaloosa County Jail on Tuesday, August

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Sabu Williams, PresidentOkaloosa County Branch, NAACPPhone: 850-783-0047Email: ocnaacp@gmail.orgDate: August 5, 2025 CRESTVIEW, FL – The Okaloosa County Branch of the NAACP today formally requested that the Chairman of the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners grant a small delegation of its members access to the Okaloosa County Jail. The delegation will conduct a