Trash Hauling Costs Going Up in Bluewater Bay
After a 4-1 vote by the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners at the County Commision meeting on Tuesday March 15th, the folks at WM (formerly Waste Management) will raise the cost of picking up trash and recycling for the Okaloosa County Franchise Area (which includes Bluewater Bay and unincorporated portions of Niceville Florida) by […]
With an Uncomfortable Exchange at Monday’s Meeting – Two Candidates Kick Off ‘22 School Board Race
It started over old American Flags. Candidate for Okaloosa County School Board and current Okaloosa County substitute teacher Gerald Buckman spoke to the board at their meeting on Monday. At the meeting – Candidate Buckman recounted two recent experiences at two different schools with two different tattered flags. “I’m here to present an issue of […]
School Board Honors NHS State Champion Dance Team
The Okaloosa County School Board recognized the NHS state champion Eaglettes Dance Team at their February 28th meeting. The team won recognition at the 2022 Universal Dance Association Florida Championships, in the Small Varsity Hip Hop Division and the Small Varsity Jazz Division. The team also won the specialty award, Most Crowd Appeal for their […]
Bomb Threat Called in to Bluewater Bay Elementary School
A view of Bluewater Bay Elementary School UPDATE at 1723: Okaloosa Schools Deputy Superintendent Steve Horton has released a statement on Monday’s threat. “Bluewater Elementary School received a bomb threat by telephone to its front office which was investigated by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office personnel. Although there was no indication that the threat was credible, […]
Tallahassee Update: The Latest on Our State Rep’s Bills
State Representative Patt Maney We’re more than halfway through the legislative session for the Florida House and Senate’s 2022 iteration. Therefore, it’s probably a good time to get an update on where our legislative delegate Patt Maney’s bills are in the process. This link summarizes how a bill becomes a law in Florida. HB 873 […]
Former NHS Student Arrested on Campus With Loaded Gun.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested a former Niceville High School student who brought a loaded handgun into the area between Niceville High School and Ruckel Middle School. An OCSO deputy took the 16-year-old into custody on a charge of possessing a firearm on school grounds after the deputy found a loaded 9mm handgun in […]
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Releases Phone App
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has announced the release of a new phone app, Okaloosa County Sheriff, available on iPhone or Android. Features on the app include: ● Submit A Tip ● Warrants ● Recent Arrests ● Join OCSO ● Sex Offenders ● Contact Us ● News and Events ● Social Media ● Push Notifications […]
Okaloosa Sheriff Implements License Plate Camera System
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office announced they are phasing in The Flock camera system to help them solve more crimes. The Flock camera system allows the Sheriff’s Office to track vehicles using a connected camera system. According to the company – the cameras’ use has resulted in a 70% reported crime reduction and has been […]
Weekly News Recap 2.17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRZ3FmQFEuI Weekly Recap is here a day early, thanks to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professional Cindy Zimmermann!! Here’s what we’ve got on tap: All of our info on the double homicide that took place last week. State/Super Bowl Champ and #Niceville alum Taylor Morton talks with us about the win in sunday’s big […]
Coastal Conservation Association Florida to Restock Redfish in Okaloosa County
Niceville, Fla. – A donation, by a private party, to Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) leads to the first redfish restocking initiative in Choctawhatchee Bay. Because of a $25,000 donation to CCA Florida, the Coastal Resource Team of the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism will assist with the transport of […]
