Here’s What A Government Shutdown Would Do To Niceville.

The government could shut down on October 1st, 2023.
Here’s are the short and long term affects of a Federal Government Shutdown on Niceville and Valparaiso (and the rest of northwest Florida).
Three Niceville High Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Niceville High School celebrates the outstanding academic achievements of three students who the National Merit Scholarship Program recognized as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. In addition, these exceptional scholars have been commended for their dedication to academic excellence.
Internationally Famous Tenor and Trumpeter, Emerald Coast Autism Center Parents, To Play For ‘Sounds of the Spectrum’ Concert

Two Emerald Coast Autism Center (they’re also internationally-renowned musicians) will headline this concert to raise funds for the school. Here are the details.
Eglin Cancels Closure of SR 285 for Explosives Testing

Eglin has canceled their closure of SR 285 on Wednesday, September 27th.
NWFSC President Dr. Devin Stephenson to Receive Leadership Award
β Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Devin Stephenson, is set to receive the University of Alabama College of Education’s prestigious 2023 Harold L. Bishop Award for Leadership.
Eagles Win – Niceville Fan Gets Make-A-Wish to Disney World

Tension and a slight breeze hung in the air as Niceville fans dressed in black ensembles poured through the gates of Eagle Stadium on Friday evening. Chants of βoverratedβ were so loud that they could be heard from across the street and a packed stadium buzzing with energy set the tone for the night.
OKALOOSA COUNTY: Your Water And Sewer Rates Just Went Up Unexpectedly

A unanimous vote by the Okaloosa County Board on Tuesday means county water users will see an unexpected increase in their monthly water bill starting in October.
YOUR TAX DOLLARS: What An Inmate Costs, Per Meal, At the Okaloosa County Jail:

Okaloosa County Commissioners voted to change the food service provider at the Okaloosa County Jail starting in October. On average, the jail houses 750 inmates and has more than 140 billeted staff members. The county jail will begin work with Summit Food Services, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Summit, established in 1991, has contracts with more than 500 correctional facilities around the United States and also serves Bay County, Florida (the Panama City area) and Orleans Parish in Louisiana.
Despite Concerns From Some Commissioners, The Okaloosa Women Veteran’s Monument Will Expand.

It started in the public comment forum of the Okaloosa County Commission meeting on Tuesday afternoon. One by one, women veterans stood at the dais. They voiced their support for expanding the Women Veteran’s Monument on Okaloosa Island at the cost of $1.6 Million raised by the local tourism tax, which would eventually pass unanimously with the board of county commissioners – though not without some reservations.
Eliminating 45-Minute Waits for Advanced Life-Saving Care in Niceville – Here’s the Plan

Niceville’s Fire Department Union will have a new contract – and the wait times to get an ambulance during the busiest months of the year will reduce if all goes well in the next couple of months. Niceville’s Fire Chief and Police Chief reported on all of the goings-on concerning their departments. Here are the highlights: