A Bed 4 Me Celebrates 3,000th Delivery To Needy Child.

A Bed 4 Me, a Niceville-area non-profit, celebrated the delivery of its 3,000th bed to a child in need during a special event at 3rd Planet Brewing. The organization, which provides beds, bedding, and pillows to children living in poverty, continues to rely on community support as it looks forward to helping even more families.

HS Football: Niceville Welcomes South Sumter – Other Local Squads Prepare for Week 1.

The Niceville Eagles are set to open their football season this Friday against the strong South Sumter Raiders, a team that made it to the third round of the playoffs last season. Coach Grant Thompson is eager to see how his team, led by key players like Conor Matthews and Eddie Love, Jr., will perform against such a tough opponent. Additionally, fans can look forward to other local matchups, including South Walton vs. Gulf Breeze and Crestview vs. Milton.

Surfari Lifestyle: Niceville Grad Lance Moss’ Surfing Dream in Nicaragua!

Lance Moss, a Niceville native, took a gamble in his early twenties by purchasing land in Nicaragua to start a surf camp. Over two decades later, he and his wife built Surfari Charters, a successful boutique surf camp in Popoyo, helping to transform the local economy while living a unique lifestyle far from their Niceville roots.

Volunteers Help School District Prepare for First Week of School in Okaloosa County

A group of 90 volunteers from local organizations, including HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, Eglin Federal Credit Union, Florida Power and Light, and Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, contributed 540 hours to prepare nine Okaloosa County schools for the 2024-2025 academic year, focusing on classroom setup, maintenance, and landscaping.

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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.