3rd Planet Brewing to Host Fire Truck Pull For Twin Cities Pavillion

Niceville’s 3rd Planet Brewing will host a charity fire truck pull on Saturday April 23rd. The Brewery that was the First Runner Up at the Florida Beer Competition in Tampa hosts this family-friendly event, which will include 50/50 drawings, food trucks, and of course, a fire truck pull competition. The event will raise money for […]

Expect Lane Closures on John Sims Parkway Through Next Thursday

Expect Delays In the Overnight Hours in Niceville on John Sims Pkwy FDOT Road Work Map On John Sims Parkway in Niceville The Florida Department of Transportation wants drivers who use John Sims Parkway in Niceville to know they are planning lane closures on the road during the overnight hours (9pm-6am) between Sunday, March 27th […]

Housing Affordability Threatens Public Safety in Okaloosa. Here’s Why:

The Latest, Greatest Threat to Public Safety in Okaloosa County It isn’t drug dealers, homicidal maniacs, roving biker gangs or mobs of angry high schoolers. It’s the price of housing. Homes and apartments in Niceville, Valparaiso and the rest of Okaloosa County are quickly becoming out of financial reach for local law enforcement. Basically, it […]

Niceville Florida Woman Killed in US Highway 98 Traffic Crash

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies have opened an investigation into a single-car crash that killed a 20-year-old Niceville woman in Destin on the evening of March 23rd. The crash took place at about 10:11 pm. Deputies arrived on the scene at US highway 98 near The Track amusement park where a vehicle went through the guardrails […]

Supporting Students One Snap At A Time: Paula Mims – The Niceville Sports Photographer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5p12hTsJnwYou’ve probably seen her pictures everywhere, but you may not know Paula Mims personally. Paula Mims is responsible for the lion’s share of sports photography around here. And she does it for free. It’s a cool March evening at Niceville High School. The baseball team takes the field. The tradition just isn’t the same without […]

Niceville’s Crosspoint Church to Host Comedian and Musician Cheryl Rogers

  Comedian and Musician Cheryl Rogers, is coming to Niceville to host a comedy event for the 55+ crowd.   Cheryl is a five-time Gospel Music Association Dove-award nominee and a 4-time Emmy award-winner for various television music productions for programs and commercials. The event, “Senior Trip with Cheryl Rogers”, is a music & comedy […]

Niceville Florida Man Arrested For Stealing Two Cars in Spree

Say it with me folks, “even if I’m feeling lucky – even on St. Patrick’s Day, I won’t leave my car running in my driveway unattended.” You said it? Out loud? Ok, good – let’s start with the story then. The Irish apparently aren’t the only lucky ones this St. Patrick’s Day. Niceville Police quickly […]

Two Cars Stolen in Niceville This Morning

THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY – THERE ARE GONNA BE UPDATES, STICK WITH US. Niceville Police Department Logo Niceville’s Police Department reported two stolen and recovered cars this morning. According to the Niceville PD Facebook page, people leaving cars on with the keys in the ignition probably had something to do with it. They said, […]

This Is How Much Money 3rd Planet’s Bonfire Raised for Niceville’s City Fireworks

https://youtu.be/NKL3RBf-U8o 3rd Planet Owners Present Check to Niceville Fireworks Trust Fund If you’ve ever been to Niceville’s 3rd Planet Brewing, you’ll see “Rooted in the Community” painted on their wall. This mission statement is what makes the business more than just a place with good beer. One of the ways 3rd Planet gives back to […]

Niceville PD Officer Named All Sports Association Amateur of the Year

Jonathan Newby is a strong guy. It’s an asset as a Niceville Police Department Officer. All Sports Association Amateur Athlete Winner Jonathan Newby Works at Niceville PD “It has a couple of times. My strength has been needed a couple of times. There has been a couple of times I have had to go hands-on […]