Womenโs College Hoops Returns to Raider Arena This Fall

Womenโs 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 24โ25 in Niceville Eight college teams will compete in the second annual Emerald Coast Classic womenโs basketball tournament, set for November 24โ25 at Northwest Florida State Collegeโs Raider Arena in […]
Niceville Football: Robert Stith Commits to West Virginia

A top Niceville wideout is heading to the Big 12 โ but not before one more run with the Eagles. Hereโs how Robert Stith and Max Roche plan to power Nicevilleโs offense under a new head coach.
Introducing:ย Homeward Hounds

Introducing:ย Homeward Hounds Staff Reports June 14, 2025 8:00 am Charities and Nonprofits, Niceville, Pets In Brief: Every month, weโre teaming up with Road Dogg Rescue to introduce you to a local pup looking for a second chance. These dogs arenโt broken, theyโre just running out of time. Road Dogg Rescue pulls animals from overcrowded shelters […]
This Is How Much Money Niceville’s School Zone Cameras Made in 45 Days

Speeding through Niceville school zones? New traffic cameras arenโt just watching โ theyโre cashing in. With nearly $100K in tickets issued in just six weeks, hereโs whoโs paying, whoโs getting paid, and why city leaders say this is about more than money.
WaWa Gets Its Development Order for Niceville Location

Wawa is one step closer to opening in Niceville. The popular convenience chain received the green light to break ground at a major intersection in townโhereโs what comes next.
Okaloosa Beefs Up Golf Cart Laws On Minors

A new ordinance now in effect across Okaloosa County tightens rules on golf cart useโtargeting underage drivers and boosting safety standards in neighborhoods like Rocky Bayou and Shalimar.
Valparaiso’s Fire Chief Is Out. Is This A Golden Opportunity?

Valparaiso just lost its fire chiefโand with it, the City may be inching closer to a historic fire department merger that could reshape emergency services across the Twin Cities.
Niceville Good Neighbor: Jerry Matthews

Niceville Good Neighbor: Jerry Matthews Christopher Saul June 3, 2025 6:20 pm Niceville In Brief: ๐ฝ Jerry Matthews, an 86-year-old Navy veteran, shares fresh farm produce from his family with neighbors in need across Niceville.๐๏ธ Nominated by neighbor Anna Pugh, Matthews is recognized for his kindness and community spirit as the May Good Neighbor of […]
Masked, Bejeweled, and Ready to Rule: Who Will Be Captain Billy 70?

Masked, Bejeweled, and Ready to Rule: Who Will Be Captain Billy 70? Staff Reports June 3, 2025 3:18 pm Events, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville In Brief: The mysterious new Captain Billy 70 will be revealed when the 70th Annual Billy Bowlegs Coronation Pageant sails into Niceville on June 14 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. […]
Will Niceville Eliminate THIS Affordable Housing Option?

When a local family added a small home to care for both their aging parent and son with autism, they followed all the rulesโyet still sparked a citywide debate about property values, affordable housing, and what it really means to โkeep Niceville nice.โ