Your Tropical Storm Bret Updates for Niceville Fl

The storm, which is entirely unrelated to the marginal risk for extreme weather the area of northwest Florida might experience in the next week, currently sits in between the ‘elephant’s ear’ of western Africa and the Windward Islands that serve as the gate to the Caribbean Sea.
A really big dill? Pickleball popularity surges in Niceville!

Pickleball is having a moment in the Mid-Bay area.
The sport is widespread, with players of all ages packing the courts in Niceville and Bluewater Bay. While some may associate the game with senior citizens, local aficionados say it has a multigenerational appeal.
Deitch named Nicevilleโs New City Manager

Retired Colonel David Deitch will succeed longtime Niceville City Manager Lannie Corbin as city manager. Here are more details about the city’s newest hire and the man himself.
Eglin Elementary Welcomes New Assistant Principal
Eglin Elementary, the Kindergarten through fourth grade Okaloosa County School on Eglin Air Force Base, will have a new assistant principal this August.
Niceville City Council Recap June 2023

Policing, Purple Pipes to Deer Moss Creek and that dadgum left turn lane at Palm and State Route 20, and the last day of construction on John Sims Parkway – all covered at the Niceville City Council Meeting in June.
One step closer to an Aquatic Center in Niceville? Here’s the latest:

The NWFL Regional Aquatic Center Committee is set to present its highly anticipated Economic Impact Analysis at the upcoming Niceville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting. The presentation will occur on June 13 at 5:00 p.m. in the Niceville City Council chambers. The Economic Impact Analysis, conducted by expert economists and consultants, will shed light on the economic benefits that the Regional Aquatic Center will bring to Niceville. We’ll bring you updates after the meeting.
Juicy Beef and Tasty Bird! Fatboyโs Niceville soft opening details here:

If youโve gone to get groceries at the Publix in Niceville over the last couple of months, youโve seen the signs โ Nicevilleโs Fatboyโs Restaurant is coming to town.
This is what Niceville kids in need have to have before they go back to school. The time to help them is now!

We’re approaching the halfway point of summer break (What?!) and these volunteers started gearing up to make sure everyone has what they need on day one of the 2023-2024 school year.
Three things you need to know from June 2023’s first Okaloosa Commission Meeting

Okaloosa County approves EMS price hike, money for abandoned boat removal in Boggy bayou and more.
Tourism tax money could make Niceville aquatic center a reality

Could the new tourism tax lead to an aquatics facility in Niceville?