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 […]
What Were Those Law Enforcement Boats Doing on Rocky Bayou?
What in the world were those five law enforcement boats (with lights flashing) doing on Rocky Bayou on Monday afternoon? Thousands of commuters passed by wondering what was going on. Plenty of people went to social media to find out what was going on, too. Turns out, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff Public Information […]
MBN Weekly Recap – February 4, 2022
Happy Friday morning everyone – here are the big stories from this week! Val-p residents hold a meeting to discuss the future of the Community Center. The Valparaiso City Commission doesn’t have an agenda set for their next meeting on February 14th as of Friday morning – but the residents at the meeting told me […]
Bluewater Bay Church Hosts Black History Month Event with Catholic Bishop.
Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church in Bluewater Bay hosted the annual Black History Month mass Sunday afternoon. About 200 people were in attendance representing churches from Pensacola to Tallahassee. The retired Catholic Bishop of Memphis presided over the ceremony and was bestowed a key to the City of Niceville by Councilperson and Mayor Pro Tempore […]
Motorcycling Veterans to raise Money for EOD Warriors with Poker Run This Weekend
REMINDER: American Legion Riders Post 221 EOD Warrior Foundation Poker Run is this weekend! The event is open to the public. You don’t need to have a motorcycle to particpate either. Two guns will be raffled, a Glock 43X and a Diamondback AR-15 and there will be about 30 door prizes at the event as […]
Local Election Update: Val-p and Okaloosa County Commission Races
It’s an even-numbered year, which means we have plenty of elections to talk about. Here’s a heads up about who has filed to run for what. But first – some dates to mark on your calendar. Or you can keep up with them on our community calendar! Election Days this year: Municipal Elections are March […]
Commission Approves $600,000+ for Landscaping in Bluewater Bay
Okaloosa County’s Commissioners approved a more than $600,000 budget item – to keep the landscape looking nice in Bluewater Bay. The contract has been awarded to Brightview Landscaping. A total of $629,000 got allocated to the Bluewater Bay Municipal Services Benefit Unit (think of this as a unit that is more than just county services, […]
