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How Good Are the Ponte Vedra Sharks – Niceville Football’s 2nd Round Playoff Matchup?

Who are the Ponte Vedra Sharks – and are they good enough to challenge the Niceville Eagles at home in a second round football playoff game in 2024?

Despite Council ‘No’ – Developer Plans Affordable Housing in Niceville

Niceville City Council rejected a zoning change for an apartment complex on Powell Drive but later approved a CRA overlay adjustment that allows a similar development. The project, led by local developer Paul Sjoberg, aims to provide affordable housing options for essential workers but faces neighborhood opposition due to concerns over traffic and community character.

College Students Collect More Than 1,000 Books for Local Library

Northwest Florida State College’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society collected over 1,000 books through pop-up drives, surpassing their goal of 300, and celebrated with a reading event for children at the Niceville Library. The project aimed to support the library and children in foster care while also incorporating an academic report on storytelling preservation.

Niceville, You Have Two Charter Amendments on the Ballot in 2025. Details:

Niceville residents will vote on two charter amendments in the March 11 municipal election. The first would let the Mayor cast a tiebreaking vote when the council deadlocks on appointing a new council member. The second would remove the city residency requirement for the city clerk. Both measures passed recent council votes, with mixed reactions to giving the Mayor additional power but unanimous support for flexibility on the clerk’s residency.

OPINION: Merge Valparaiso and Niceville – But Leave Bluewater Out of It

Thomas Dwyer argues that Valparaiso and Niceville should merge – but Bluewater Bay should be kept out of any future city.

A Champion for Veterans In Niceville

Daquiri Champion, a retired dietician and Air Force wife from Niceville, Florida, has dedicated herself to honoring and supporting veterans. As regent of the Choctawhatchee Bay Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), she coordinates numerous events and services for veterans, including commemorations, charity work, and outreach to military families.