First-Ever African American Catholic Cardinal to Lead Black History Celebration

The first-ever African American Catholic Cardinal in the history of the Catholic Church will preside over a Black History Month celebration at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church on January 29th, 2023.
Longtime Niceville City Manager Announces Retirement

In August of 2023 – 52 years after that conversation with his dad – Corbin will retire on his own terms.
Niceville State House Representative Patt Maney Will Serve on these Committees This Year

Representative Patt Maney will be in Tallahassee this week. He and the other legislature members will attempt to fix statewide insurance issues.
Niceville Business Spotlight: The Intern Who Became Owner!

It’s not every day you hear about an intern who ends up running the company – but that’s what happened at Katie’s House of Flowers. The story + a discount!
Niceville Representative Maney Preps for 2nd Term in Tallahassee

Representative T. Patterson Maney (R-Shalimar) headed to Tallahassee before session to elect leadership for the State House – and to prep for Session 2023.
Ponder To Give NWFSC Fall Commencement Address
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speaker, Mel Ponder.
Niceville Couple Celebrates Their 75th Wedding Anniversary

On Nov. 27, 2022, Paul and Dorothy Cloud celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. The WWII Vet and his bride will celebrate at their home in Bluewater Bay.
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.
Okaloosa Commissioners Sworn In For Their Next Four-Year Term.

Commissioners Carolyn Ketchel (R-Shalimar) and Trey Goodwin (R-Fort Walton Beach) were re-installed before Tuesday’s board of county commissioners meeting.
Niceville Renames Highway To Honor Mayor Randall Wise
Niceville City Council voted unanimously to rename part of SR-285 after Mayor Randall Wise, who passed away in 2020.