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.
National Organization Names Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputy Officer of the Year

Another national organization has honored an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy for their service to the community.
Valparaiso Police Arrest Suspect for Possession of Methamphetamine
Valparaiso Police arrested a 60-year-old Crestview man for possession of Methamphetamine in city limits. here are the details of the arrest.
This Is How Many Arrests Niceville PD Made This Month

Chief David Popwell gave the Niceville City Council an update on the crime stats for the month of August at the September 13th council meeting. The city’s number of arrests continues to drop month by month as the year progresses. A total of 16 arrests, 11 misdemeanors and 5 felonies, were made for the […]
Alleged Baseball Bat Attacker’s Trial to Start in November
Alleged Baseball Bat Attacker Christian Viljoen returned to court for a continuance today. Here’s the latest on the trial
ECCAC Recieves Large Grant to Prevent Child Abuse
The St. Joe Foundation gave $60,000 to fight child abuse in our area. Here’s how the money will get spent.
40 Jailers Short – Okaloosa County Gives Bonuses to First Responders
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to grant the county’s corrections officers and full-time lifeguards a one-time bonus of $1,421.
Airline Subcontractor Arrested, Accused of Stealing Luggage at VPS
The Sheriff’s Office Airports Unit has arrested a 19-year-old airline subcontractor for grand theft after alleging he stole more than $16,000 worth of property while on the job at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Chief Popwell Gives Crime, K-9 Funeral Updates At City Council

The Niceville Police Department released its crime statistics for the month of July 2022 at August 9th’s Niceville City Council Meeting.
Okaloosa SO Trains for Active Shooter at NWFSC, Bluewater Elementary
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies will work with Northwest Florida State College to train for an active shooter on campus this week.