Niceville PD Arrests Update: November 2023

The latest arrest numbers from the Niceville Police Department.
The Top 10 Stories of 2023

These are the top ten stories, as judged by the number of people who read them, in 2023. What did you think was the most important local story of the year? Vote now!
Airplane Makes Emergency Landing at Ruckel Airport In Niceville

In what may seem like a Christmas miracle for the pilot and their loved ones – a crisis in the air ended safely on the ground. Here’s what we know right now:
Swatting and School Threats: An Update On Safety From Okaloosa County Sheriff, Superintendent Aims to Dissuade Threats, Contextualize Stats.

The Okaloosa County School Districts reports 29 threats against schools across the county this semester, including three threats at Niceville. But what does that mean for parents and students?
None Injured in Housefire on 22nd Street In Niceville

Firefighters from four services collaborated seamlessly to extinguish a house fire in Niceville. Chief Mayville urges increased vigilance during this season.
Niceville High School Band Preps Show Of A Lifetime at Rose Bowl Parade

Delve into the behind-the-scenes hustle as Niceville High School’s Eagle Band prepares for the Rose Bowl Parade. Band Director Dan Wooten’s mix of excitement and worry, the logistical challenges faced by the 250 band members, and the unwavering support from the community paint a vivid picture of the dedication required to turn dreams into reality. 🌐🎶
The Interview: Niceville Football Coach Grant Thompson

Coach T Speaks With Me In the heart of Niceville, a community steeped in football tradition, Coach Grant Thompson is the maestro behind the Niceville High School’s chorus of successes in the last couple of years. Christopher Saul delves into an exclusive interview with Coach Thompson, unraveling the highs, challenges, and aspirations that define the […]
A New School In Deer Moss Creek? Maybe. Here’s What We Know Right Now.

The Okaloosa School Board will contemplate a 30-acre land purchase in Deer Moss Creek to address overcrowding and prepare for the future. But that doesn’t mean the district is certain it will build a school immediately.
Casting Call Alert: Niceville High School Hunts for Young Star for Disney’s Newsies Musical

Niceville High School is gearing up for its grandest production yet – Disney’s Newsies! They’re on the lookout for a young star to play “Les.” 🌟 Auditions open on January 6th, and the excitement is through the roof! Director Ritchie Jackson and the team are ready to go BIG, and your young actor could be the perfect fit. ✨
DoD Announces BAH Changes For 2024: Some Airmen Lose Purchasing Power

The Department of Defense has just announced an average of a 5.4% increase in the 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. But don’t let the average rate of increase fool you like it did us – There were losers in this allocation.