Niceville Names New Fire Chief

Niceville's new fire chief Alex Kukulus

The City of Niceville introduces Alex Kukulus as its new fire chief, with a public ceremony scheduled for July 11 to mark the leadership transition.

Buttercup the Chihuahua Is Ready to Go Home

A small tan chihuahua mix named Buttercup rests her paws on the arm of a couch, looking directly at the camera. The right side of the image has a yellow background with the text “Homeward Hounds: Meet Buttercup” and a second image of Buttercup with her tongue out.

Buttercup the Chihuahua Is Ready to Go Home Staff Reports June 27, 2025 12:27 pm Charities and Nonprofits, Niceville, Pets In Brief: Buttercup is a 15-pound chihuahua mix with big eyes, a bigger heart, and a quiet love for adult companionship. She’s crate-trained, potty-trained, and ready to leave rescue life behind for good — if […]

Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall

Graphic showing the 2025 Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament with team logos, dates (November 24–25), and location at Northwest Florida State College.

Women’s College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:54 am Uncategorized In Brief: Emerald Coast Classic Set for November 24–25 in Niceville Eight college teams will compete in the second annual Emerald Coast Classic women’s basketball tournament, set for November 24–25 at Northwest Florida State College’s Raider Arena in […]

Mid Bay News

A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.