City of Niceville Releases Phone App Update
The city of Niceville has released an update to the My Niceville app. On his official Facebook page, City Manager Lannie Corbin said that “The official mobile app for the City of Niceville is new and improved!” The app provides access to news, events, online payments for city services, library services and more. In addition, […]
Niceville Police Release Names of People Killed, Wounded in February 11th Double Homicide
Niceville Police have released the names of the two people killed and the person wounded in February 11th’s fatal shooting in Niceville. The names of the dead are Bryson Tyrese Mitchem of Niceville and Brandon Dequan James of Tallahassee. Isaiah Lamar Luna, of Tallahassee, was wounded in the incident, according to Niceville PD. Chief David […]
Tallahassee Update: The Latest on Our State Rep’s Bills
State Representative Patt Maney We’re more than halfway through the legislative session for the Florida House and Senate’s 2022 iteration. Therefore, it’s probably a good time to get an update on where our legislative delegate Patt Maney’s bills are in the process. This link summarizes how a bill becomes a law in Florida. HB 873 […]
Former NHS Student Arrested on Campus With Loaded Gun.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested a former Niceville High School student who brought a loaded handgun into the area between Niceville High School and Ruckel Middle School. An OCSO deputy took the 16-year-old into custody on a charge of possessing a firearm on school grounds after the deputy found a loaded 9mm handgun in […]
INTERVIEW: Niceville Created Jack Reacher – By Forming Alan Ritchson
https://youtu.be/cJIIWp3CSB8Niceville High and Northwest Florida State College grad Alan Ritchson stars in the new TV series Reacher on Amazon Prime. The show was released on February 4, a Friday, and picked up for a second season the following on a Monday… a lightning-fast decision.The former Niceville resident, NHS Grad and Northwest Florida State Alum talked […]
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Releases Phone App
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has announced the release of a new phone app, Okaloosa County Sheriff, available on iPhone or Android. Features on the app include: ● Submit A Tip ● Warrants ● Recent Arrests ● Join OCSO ● Sex Offenders ● Contact Us ● News and Events ● Social Media ● Push Notifications […]
Okaloosa Sheriff Implements License Plate Camera System
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office announced they are phasing in The Flock camera system to help them solve more crimes. The Flock camera system allows the Sheriff’s Office to track vehicles using a connected camera system. According to the company – the cameras’ use has resulted in a 70% reported crime reduction and has been […]
Weekly News Recap 2.17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRZ3FmQFEuI Weekly Recap is here a day early, thanks to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Professional Cindy Zimmermann!! Here’s what we’ve got on tap: All of our info on the double homicide that took place last week. State/Super Bowl Champ and #Niceville alum Taylor Morton talks with us about the win in sunday’s big […]
NFD Aims to Add Assistant Fire Chief in New Budget Year
At the Niceville City Council meeting on February 8th, Chief Tommy Mayville announced he intends to place a line item in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget for an Assistant Fire Chief. Niceville previously had an Assistant Fire Chief, Tony Lohrman. He served with Niceville FD until 2019. He left to take a job as the […]
Coastal Conservation Association Florida to Restock Redfish in Okaloosa County
Niceville, Fla. – A donation, by a private party, to Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) leads to the first redfish restocking initiative in Choctawhatchee Bay. Because of a $25,000 donation to CCA Florida, the Coastal Resource Team of the Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism will assist with the transport of […]
