Can Eglin Actually Close Waterways Near Base? Here’s What We Found Out:

Eglin Air Force Base is shutting down access to parts of local waterways—what’s behind the new security measures and can the Air Force do them?
Clarke County High School Coach Arrested on Multiple Charges

Robert Carter, head football coach at Clarke County High School, has been arrested in Niceville on multiple charges related to alleged misconduct with a student and is now facing legal proceedings in Clarke County.
Niceville Senior Center to Host Free ‘Passport to Health’ Event

The Niceville Senior Center Foundation will hold its 5th annual “Passport to Health” event on March 20, offering free health and wellness resources for adults 55 and older. The event will feature over 30 organizations, educational materials, and door prizes, including a $300 grand prize.
North Bay Firefighters Save Woman Using Grant-Funded Equipment

North Bay Fire Control District firefighters used a grant-funded chest compression system to revive a 72-year-old woman in cardiac arrest, marking one of several successful uses of the device.
Emerald Coast Quilt Show Returns to Fort Walton Beach in March

The Flying Needles Quilt Guild of Niceville is hosting the Emerald Coast Quilt Show on March 7-8, 2025, at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, featuring quilt displays, vendors, a Quilts of Valor presentation to support veterans, and community service projects.
Okaloosa Students Invited to College & Career Fairs in March

Two College & Career Fairs will be held in Okaloosa County in March, offering students a chance to connect with colleges, employers, and military representatives.
GALLERY: NWFSC Shows Off Its New On-Campus Student Housing at Ribbon Cutting

Northwest Florida State College has opened its first on-campus residence hall, offering suite-style living for students, with potential for further expansion if demand continues.
This Might Be The New Name For the Niceville Multipurpose Building:

What do a new school building, championship cheerleaders, and a surprising tax windfall have in common? Find out how Niceville High School’s latest addition is changing the game!
Northwest Florida HVAC Company Announces Termination of Employee After Social Media Firestorm Over Homophobic Comments

A viral TikTok controversy has put a Northwest Florida HVAC company in crisis mode—here’s how the owner is responding to the flood of backlash.
Here’s What Happened Between Niceville and PAWS at Tuesday’s Council Meeting

After a last-minute email from PAWS cut all ties, Niceville must find a new animal control solution—what happens next?