Okaloosa Commission Approves Money for LEO Communications Tower at State College
Deputy County Administrator Craig Coffey Discusses the Towers at The Okaloosa County Commission meeting on May 3, 2022. A unanimous vote of the commission Tuesday means first responders in Okaloosa County are one step closer to a unified radio communications system in the 1,000 square miles they protect. Okaloosa County Commissioners approved an agreement between […]
Okaloosa Sheriff Eric Aden Announces Streamlined Online Crime Reporting Process.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office will now let you report a minor crime on their website. In the press release, the County Sheriff’s Office says that you can write the reporting would include crimes that don’t involve a known suspect or a gun in this manner. Additionally, you can use the website to report missing […]
Traffic Cameras Net Meth, Stolen Car Bust for Niceville Police
Information from Niceville’s new Flock traffic cameras led to the arrest of two people, Randall Byrd and Brandy Teer, on multiple charges Monday. K-9 Blue searches a suspicious vehicle. Niceville Police arrested two people for Meth Possession and Cart Theft. The cameras notified the Police Department of a stolen vehicle from South Carolina as it […]
Sheriff Office’s Early Morning Raid Leads to Arrest for Meth
Update to Story Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has provided additional details about the raid on the morning of May 2 at the home on the corner of Fir and 47th in Niceville. According to the Sheriff’s office, a judge granted a search warrant after an investigator was able to link the house at 919 47th […]
Traffic Advisories for Niceville Starting May 1
The Florida Department of Transportation issued several heads up for Niceville travelers. Please be aware of them as you prepare for this week’s commute. Road work on SR-20 The Florida Department of Transportation District 3 issued two different alerts concerning SR-20, also known as John Sims Parkway. Tree Trimming he first alert covers Monday, […]
City of Niceville to Host Forum with County Commissioner Nathan Boyles
The City of Niceville announced today they will host a Coffee with the City Manager that will feature County Commissioner Nathan Boyles. Commissioner Boyles represents district three on the board. That seat includes the western portion of Niceville and Valparaiso. The coffee will be hosted at the Niceville Senior Center on May 5th from 5:30 […]
School Board Names Childress New Assistant Principal at Niceville High School
New Niceville Assistant Principal Becca Childress poses with members of the Niceville High School Community upon her appointment as assistant principal The Okaloosa County School Board unanimously approved the nomination of Becca Childress to be the next Assistant Principal at Niceville High School. Several dozen members of the Niceville High School community came to show […]
Niceville Elks to Host Fundraiser for Childrens’ Summer Camp
Logo of the Fraternal Order of Elks The Twin Cities Chapter of the Elks Lodge, located in Valparaiso, will host a fundraiser on Saturday, April 30 to help children attend summer camp this year. The event, which will take place at the Twin Cities Elks Lodge at 224 Seminole Avenue in Valparaiso, features a charity […]
Niceville Speech Pathologists Raise Awareness During Better Hearing and Speech Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month Logo May is National Better Hearing and Speech Month, an attempt to raise awareness about the issues which can be solved through the use of Speech Language Pathologists’ services. “Speech language pathologists work with people every day in settings that include Okaloosa County Schools, private practices, health care facilities and […]
Niceville Football Team Wins Fire Truck Pull
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKL3RBf-U8o Members of the Niceville High School Football Team took home a 1st place trophy from the Fire Truck Pull at 3rd Planet Brewing on April 23rd. The team clocked in the fastest time at just over 11 seconds. They had to pull a fire truck some 10 yards in order to beat 10 or […]
