Grant Helps Kiwanis Deliver Hope to Foster Kids
Grant Helps Kiwanis Deliver Hope to Foster Kids Staff Reports May 26, 2025 8:55 am Uncategorized In Brief: A $3,000 grant from NextEra Energy Foundation will help the Kiwanis Foundation of Niceville-Valparaiso expand its Bags of Hope program. The initiative provides duffel bags with essential items to foster children across four Northwest Florida counties. With […]
Eagles Lose to Winter Springs in Heart Stopping 4-3 State Title Game
Winter Springs edged out Niceville 4-3 in the 2025 Class 5A State Softball Championship, ending the Eagles’ 12-game winning streak and concluding a memorable postseason run.
NHS Softball Seniors Arrive By Private Plane to Graduation on Eve of State Championship
Two Niceville seniors pulled off a high school doubleheader: a state semifinal win and graduation—thanks to quick thinking, a private plane, and perfect timing.
City Manager Gives Update on Mullet Grounds Lease With Air Force, Potential For New Ball Fields in Niceville
Niceville City Manager David Deitch provided an update on efforts to expand the city’s sports field facilities, including ongoing negotiations with the Air Force for a long-term lease on the Mullet Festival Grounds and conversations with local landowners. The proposed lease would cost the city roughly $65,000 annually, though Deitch hopes to offset the cost with in-kind services. The total project could cost between $10-15 million, and the city is exploring a variety of funding sources to move forward.
Niceville Endowment Helps Fund College Dreams for Local Students
Niceville Endowment Helps Fund College Dreams for Local Students Staff Reports May 19, 2025 8:46 am Uncategorized Four local students are heading toward college with a financial boost, thanks to more than $15,000 in scholarship funds from the City of Niceville’s Katie Mathews White Endowment. The scholarships, granted for the 2024–2025 school year, support participants […]
Niceville’s Hidden Post-Soviet Sister City
A newly resurfaced letter from 1992 reveals a long-forgotten attempt to form a sister city relationship between Niceville and Penza, Russia, echoing today’s discussions about partnering with New Taipei City.
We Interviewed Niceville’s New Head Football Coach, Richard Morgan
🏈 A new era begins at Niceville High as Richard Morgan steps in to lead the Eagles—find out how he plans to continue the team’s storied tradition and shape the future of the program!
Holy Family Catholic Academy Names First-Ever Principal
Holy Family Catholic Academy named Felisha Carnley as its inaugural principal ahead of its first academic year, highlighting her leadership in faith-based and classical education.
Niceville Teens Win 2025 Youth Council Excellence Award for Spreading Holiday Cheer to Seniors, Veterans
A group of Niceville high school students made the entire city proud and picked up a statewide award while they were at it. The Florida League of Cities announced that the Niceville Youth Advisory Council is one of three 2025 Youth Council Excellence Award winners. The honor recognizes student-led projects that make a meaningful difference […]
Niceville Alumni Azareye’h Thomas Drafted by NFL’s Jets
From Friday nights in Niceville to Sundays in New York — Azareye’h Thomas takes the next step in his football journey with the Jets.
