Niceville Will Stop Adding Fluoride To Its Water

Niceville will cease adding fluoride to its drinking water on January 15 after a unanimous council vote, following City Manager David Deitch’s recommendation. Niceville was the last city in Okaloosa County to add fluoride, a practice criticized by some due to concerns about overexposure to fluoride potentially impacting children’s IQs, as reported in a study by the National Institutes of Health. The study, which expressed moderate confidence in its findings, noted the benefits of fluoride for oral health but highlighted concerns about overexposure from multiple sources.

$400,000 Closer to A New Fire Station in Niceville

Niceville secured a $400,000 grant to fund engineering and design work for a planned fire station in the Deer Moss Creek Development. The station will address the needs of the city’s growing eastern area, support hurricane preparedness, and improve emergency response times. A timeline for construction has not been announced.

The Military Drops Thousands of Pounds of Jet Fuel on Your House. What Happens Next?

The Military Drops Thousands of Pounds of Jet Fuel on Your House. What Happens Next? Christopher Saul January 13, 2025 5:22 pm Eglin Air Force Base, Military, Niceville In Brief: •✈️ What: An F-16 fuel pod fell onto Gene Lowe’s property, spilling jet fuel and causing significant damage. •📍 Where: Lowe’s property near Turkey Creek […]

Vehicle Burglary Arrest Made in Niceville

Vehicle Burglary Arrest Made in Niceville

The Niceville Police Department arrested Michael Shawn Reiley for vehicle burglaries, recovering stolen firearms with the help of community-provided video evidence.

Some of the World’s Greatest Musical Artists Are Giving A Free Concert in Niceville January 17, 2025

World-class musicians, including Alon Goldstein and acclaimed acts like Amit Peled’s Cello Gang, Eleni Katz, Neo-Art Piano Duo, and Medhelan Duo, will perform a series of free concerts across Florida’s Emerald Coast next week. Organized by the Emerald Coast Music Alliance, the program aims to bring classical music to underserved communities, with two public performances scheduled for January 16 at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium and January 17 at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, both at 6 p.m.

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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.