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The E-Bike Escape That Ended With a Crash

A Niceville man allegedly fled deputies on an electric bicycle, crashed near a cemetery and ran on foot before surrendering when deputies threatened to deploy a K9.

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Niceville PD nab the (alleged) Turkey Creek Streaker

News thumbnail about an alleged Turkey Creek streaker captured by Nicville PD, showing a bearded man and a police badge.

A 46-year-old Milton man was arrested on August 6, 2026, following a public indecent exposure incident at Turkey Creek in Niceville. Bradley Patrick was taken into custody in Santa Rosa County on an active Niceville Police Department warrant and is currently awaiting extradition to Okaloosa County to face charges.

Niceville’s Lacrosse Future Takes Shape At Free August 15 Clinic

Three Niceville-area lacrosse teams are joining forces August 15 for a free youth clinic at Twin Oaks featuring professional player Myles Jones and Navy lacrosse legend Gary Quackenbush.

Niceville’s growing lacrosse community is coming together August 15 for a free youth clinic at Twin Oaks. The Florida Raptors will hold inaugural tryouts while professional lacrosse player Myles Jones and Navy lacrosse legend Gary Quackenbush lead drills. The event aims to introduce more local children to lacrosse and grow the sport.

Millions Lost: Niceville Man Sentenced in Federal Investment Fraud Case

A federal judge sentenced a Niceville retired Army sergeant to six years in prison for running a multi-million-dollar investment fraud scheme and committing tax crimes.

A retired Army sergeant from Niceville will spend six years in federal prison after admitting to a multi-million-dollar investment fraud scheme. Federal prosecutors said the case involved wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering and false tax returns, with victims owed restitution and the government more than $500,000 in taxes.

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