Niceville Graduate Races Toward a Professional Motorsports Career

Jackson Shirey, an Okaloosa Technical College graduate, is heading to Daytona after earning ASE Master certification and a prestigious racing internship.
Emerald Coastie carries the flame – 18 years after Beijing Olympics

almost two decades after serving as the youngest member of the United States’ only Olympic Torch procession before the Beijing Games – this Niceville mom keeps the Olympic spirit alive in her communities
Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor: Jonathan Laird

Niceville’s public works director, Jonathan Laird, is the latest Niceville Good Neighbor, presented by Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Agency
Hope, Growth, and Support Empower Emerald Coast Autism Centerβs 2026 Events

Emerald Coast Autism Center announced its 2026 fundraising events to support vital autism services for families across Northwest Florida.
Shocking Federal Fraud Case Ends as New Jersey Man Admits Identity Theft

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges after using stolen identities and forged passport cards to withdraw money from bank accounts across Florida.
Okaloosa Schools Post Powerful Academic Gains, Higher Graduation Rates

Okaloosa County School District leaders are celebrating strong academic performance, rising graduation rates, and major campus improvements following the first semester of the school year.
Exceptional Leadership Powers Niceville Cadets to a Rare Perfect Inspection

Perfect score. Historic achievement. Niceville High Schoolβs AFJROTC cadets just set the standard for excellence.
Okaloosa Sheriff Aqua Alert for Missing Kayaker

Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputies have issued an aqua alert for missing kayaker Wessam Bassam Shaer who was last seen on Boggy Bayou
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa

Cold weather shelters are opening across Okaloosa County this week to provide emergency housing and warmth as overnight temperatures plunge.
Niceville Resident, Former Special Forces Officer Releases New Children’s Book

Not a headline you see every day, but that’s why the book is so good. Deets: