Hate Mid-Bay Bridge Tolls? This Elected Official Has The Plan to End Them.
Recently, according to Commissioner Boyles, the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority (more info below on who they are) spent more than $10 million on repairs, although the bridge is less than 30 years old.
Residents expressed frustration that they are still paying tolls despite the amount of time that has passed since the completion of construction.
“If it was my house, it would be paid off by now,” Boyles said ruefully to the citizens.
Niceville PD: All Suspects from February Double Killing Arrested.
Niceville Florida Police Chief David Popwell announced to the Niceville City Council the last of the suspects in February’s double homicide was captured in Ohio. Popwell said all of the suspects are now in the custody of the Okaloosa County Jail in Crestview.
NPD: Woman Strangles, Threatens to Stab Household Member
Bionka Cauchet McDonald Niceville Police arrested Bionka McDonald, 29, of Niceville, after a domestic disturbance at her home in Niceville on Saturday evening, April 30th at about 10 pm. The police arrived on the scene after the alleged victim called police to report the alleged attack to police. According to the arrest affidavit, McDonald “Intentionally […]
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 […]
