DEVELOPING: Niceville PD shut down part of John Sims Parkway after a traffic crash. Here’s what we know:
A morning traffic crash on John Sims Parkway in Niceville left one person dead and closed a major roadway for over five hours. Police are investigating reports of racing or road rage after a truck crashed into a tree near Partin Drive, prompting detours through local roads and Niceville High School.
Damage and disaster update: Hurricane Isaias
This is our damage and disaster update for the Emerald Coast cities of Niceville, Valparaiso, Eglin Air Force Base, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Destin, Fort Walton Beach and surrounding areas.
Mills Degree of Excellence | For this Niceville native, ‘helping wasn’t optional.’
Niceville native Andrew Christy has made service a central part of his life, from volunteering at Hope Medical Clinic and working as an Okaloosa County EMT to providing disaster relief in Colombia. Now studying at the University of Florida, Christy hopes to attend medical school and eventually open another free clinic in Okaloosa County.
Petition of man convicted of 2022 Niceville murder fails
One of the men convicted in a 2022 Niceville double homicide failed in his attempt to appeal his conviction through a motion for post-conviction relief. Isaiah Lamar Luna, 23, filed the motion from Graceville Correctional Facility following his conviction for third-degree felony murder with a firearm.
Meet Judy Forrester: A Niceville Good Neighbor
Judy Forrester has spent the past five years helping the Niceville Senior Center grow while building lasting relationships with its members and volunteers. Her dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to going above and beyond earned her the September Ryan Cabaniss Niceville Good Neighbor Award.
City touts new dock as first step in revitalization.
The City of Niceville will cut the ribbon on its Old Town Landing dock project next week.
Niceville Fire Department pushes in sleek new black fire truck
The Niceville Fire Department welcomed its newest fire engine during a traditional push-in ceremony on Thursday. The distinctive black engine is the first of three new vehicles acquired after city leaders opted for a $1 million engine, rescue truck, and brush truck instead of a single $2.2 million tower truck.
Doolittle Institute needs volunteers to run youth robotics competition.
Doolittle Institute says the believe volunteers are essential to creating memorable STEM experiences, purportedly shaping future innovators.
Oktoberfest Food Sales Claimed to Fund Local Charities.
Organizers say the festival benefits charity, touting authentic music at their popular Oktoberfest event.
Niceville Police searching for missing at-risk man.
Police say they need the public’s help finding a man with autism who may be at risk.
