EAGLE FOOTBALL: Niceville Tops Crestview at Home!
Niceville Football avenged last year’s playoff loss to Crestview in the Nest. Here’s how it went down, courtesy of McKinsey Lamm.
Here’s What A Government Shutdown Would Do To Niceville.

The government could shut down on October 1st, 2023.
Here’s are the short and long term affects of a Federal Government Shutdown on Niceville and Valparaiso (and the rest of northwest Florida).
Three Niceville High Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Niceville High School celebrates the outstanding academic achievements of three students who the National Merit Scholarship Program recognized as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. In addition, these exceptional scholars have been commended for their dedication to academic excellence.
Internationally Famous Tenor and Trumpeter, Emerald Coast Autism Center Parents, To Play For ‘Sounds of the Spectrum’ Concert

Two Emerald Coast Autism Center (they’re also internationally-renowned musicians) will headline this concert to raise funds for the school. Here are the details.
Eglin Cancels Closure of SR 285 for Explosives Testing

Eglin has canceled their closure of SR 285 on Wednesday, September 27th.
NWFSC President Dr. Devin Stephenson to Receive Leadership Award
β Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Devin Stephenson, is set to receive the University of Alabama College of Education’s prestigious 2023 Harold L. Bishop Award for Leadership.
Niceville Area Wine Bar Announces Permanent Closure:

An iconic presence in the Bluewater Bay community, Toast! Wine Bar, has regrettably closed its doors permanently after more than a decade of serving fine wines and delectable dishes to its loyal patrons.
GALLERY: Niceville Celebrates Oktoberfeset 2023 at 3rd Planet Brewing

Check out the photos from this year’s 3rd Planet Brewing Oktoberfest!
Eagles Win – Niceville Fan Gets Make-A-Wish to Disney World

Tension and a slight breeze hung in the air as Niceville fans dressed in black ensembles poured through the gates of Eagle Stadium on Friday evening. Chants of βoverratedβ were so loud that they could be heard from across the street and a packed stadium buzzing with energy set the tone for the night.
YOUR TAX DOLLARS: What An Inmate Costs, Per Meal, At the Okaloosa County Jail:

Okaloosa County Commissioners voted to change the food service provider at the Okaloosa County Jail starting in October. On average, the jail houses 750 inmates and has more than 140 billeted staff members. The county jail will begin work with Summit Food Services, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Summit, established in 1991, has contracts with more than 500 correctional facilities around the United States and also serves Bay County, Florida (the Panama City area) and Orleans Parish in Louisiana.