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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Quanda Pace Chair, Press & Publicity NAACP, Okaloosa County Branch Ph: 850-783-0047 Email: ocnaacp@gmail.com March 6, 2026 NAACP Invites Fort Walton Beach Residents to a Public Workshop on a Proposed Plan to Establish Districts in the City Fort Walton Beach, FL — The Okaloosa County Branch, NAACP invites Fort Walton Beach residents to […]

Mental health challenges often go unspoken in the Black community due to stigma and limited access to care. Yet mental health directly impacts blood pressure, heart health, sleep quality, energy levels, relationships, and overall quality of life.   Download and read more here

The NAACP, Okaloosa County Branch, will hold a public workshop on a proposal to convert four “at-large” city council seats to district-based seats.   The Branch all invites Fort Walton Beach residents to attend the public workshop to review a proposed Representative Governance Model that would combine four district-based city council seats and three at-large

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shalimar, FL — The Okaloosa County Branch, NAACP is proud to announce its formal passing of a resolution calling for the establishment of a historical marker to honor the life and legacy of Augustus “Gus” Tart. “Gus Tart was a significant figure in our local history, and the NAACP believes a permanent

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,