Relief After Rocky Bayou Threat Turns Out to Be Hoax
Niceville Police say a fifth-grade student confessed to fabricating a school shooting threat discovered at Rocky Bayou Christian School last week.
Sam Hamm, an Amazing Niceville Good Neighbor
n a quiet Niceville neighborhood, Samm Hamm proves that being a good neighbor is really just about being a good person—day in and day out. He was nominated for the Niceville Good Neighbor of the Month award. When asked what advice he’d give about being a good neighbor, Samm’s answer was simple but powerful: “I think probably being a good neighbor is mostly being a good person all the time. It’s not trying to put out the effort to impress somebody… it’s just trying to be a good person all the time”.
Okaloosa Schools Roll Out Free Career Camps
Okaloosa County schools are launching free CTE summer camps for middle school students, offering hands-on training in AI, engineering, coding, and healthcare careers.
Niceville’s Summer E-Bike Takeover: What you Need to Know
Niceville officials are preparing for increased e-bike activity this summer as police, residents, and businesses debate how aggressively the city’s new ordinance should be enforced.
Major Breakthrough in the 2022 Okaloosa County Murder Case
A Felony Minute Sheet signed May 14, 2026, confirms that Isaiah Lamar Luna entered a nolo contendere plea in a 3rd degree felony murder case and was sentenced to 20 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Increased Security Measures Continue After Frightening Threat Targets Niceville School
Rocky Bayou Christian School increased security and police presence after a handwritten shooting threat was discovered on campus on Wednesday.
‘Like Getting Drafted to the NBA’: Niceville Teen Weighs Life-Changing Offer from Joffrey Ballet School
“JANE” The text screamed at the 10th grader outside her history class at Niceville High School.
Chase is on the case in Niceville!
Niceville introduces its newest officer, K-9 Chase, a 1½-year-old German shepherd, and his handler, Officer Bronson. Already making an impact, Chase detected narcotics leading to an arrest and the seizure of 49 grams of methamphetamine in his first week on the street. The community-funded K-9 replaces retired K-9 Kodi.
Niceville Expands Critical Emergency Care with New Paramedic Initiative
The Niceville Fire Department is expanding emergency medical capabilities after receiving a $10,000 donation to launch its inaugural paramedic training program.
RBCS Girls Win the First State Title in Program History
RBCS girls 4x800m relay team captures first state title in school history with a 9:28.81 performance at UNF’s FHSAA 1A championship meet.
