Industry of the Future? Hsu Foundation Wants You(r Government) to Co-Sign On A $102 Million Grant
A local nonprofit started by entrepreneur Paul Hsu wants to partner with Okaloosa County to apply for a $100M+ grant. Commissioners aren’t sold on the idea.
The Trophy Wife Vs. Amazon – How a Custom Gifts Store in Niceville Competes With Online Giants
BayArea Awards has had to stay competitive against big box store behemoths as the internet has made buying things much easier
Your Taxes At Work: Okaloosa Tourism Department Heads North For Snowbirds
Several Okaloosa County’s Tourism Development Department employees will head across the northern border (not Alabama) to extoll the virtues of not being cold during the winter to Canadians.
Despite Downturn, Home Finance Expert Bullish on Future of Niceville Housing Market. Here’s Why You Should Be, Too.
Despite plenty of questions about the economy around the country, positivity remains around the housing market in Niceville and Valparaiso.
Niceville Council Rejects Car Lot on Government Avenue
A used Car Lot will not set up shop next to Williams Insurance Agency on Government Avenue in Niceville after a vote of the city council on Tuesday. The lot would have taken the place of the old Angels Attic Thrift Store building.
What’s Up With That Abandoned Building on Niceville’s Government Ave?
As you head into Niceville/Valparaiso on SR-85, you’ll more than likely see an abandoned building that sits on the right-hand side of the road before you pass Tradewinds restaurant.
Niceville Breweries Host Fundraiser for Hurricane Ian Victims
The 3rd Planet bike club, based at 3rd Planet Brewing in Niceville will host a supply drive for victims of Hurricane Ian, starting October 3rd and going through the 14th. Volunteers will be on-site to collect donations at the brewery from 3-7 PM.
Nationwide Economic Uncertainty Fails to Buoy Niceville Thrift Shops
Nationally, an unsteady economy may appear to impact pocketbooks, with people finding ways to save.
If thrift store shopping could be an indication of inflationary and recession shopping, it hasn’t been seen by workers in two Niceville thrift stores.
Tiara Record Set in Niceville – Funds Raised for CALM House
Everyone from dudes with beer guts to local pageant winners converged on Niceville’s 3rd Planet Brewing September 18th to set a world record and raise money for the CALM House Charity.
Florida Governor Announces Funding to Add CDL Drivers to Florida’s Workforce
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) will receive $1.5 Million to help alleviate the shortage of CDL-certified truck drivers in the state.
