Three things you need to know from June 2023’s first Okaloosa Commission Meeting
Okaloosa County approves EMS price hike, money for abandoned boat removal in Boggy bayou and more.
Tourism tax money could make Niceville aquatic center a reality
Could the new tourism tax lead to an aquatics facility in Niceville?
Niceville’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates pride month
Emerald Coast Pride (formerly known as Niceville Pride) is roaring back to celebrate, affirm, and advocate for the lives of LGBTQ+ people of all ages in our community. This year, for the first time, it includes three Saturdays of events in three different cities in our area.
Okaloosa County: Unspent COVID-19 money comes to the aid of local non-profits. Here’s who gets the money!
Unspent money given to local governments by the Biden administration will help local charities stay afloat after a rough couple of years.
New Childcare Plans in Crestview Aims to Relieve Countywide Shortage
Getting childcare near Eglin Air Force Base is a lot like applying for college – but with less sleep. Typically, you’ve got to fill out several different applications, make a couple of non-refundable deposits… and you hope your child gets in, or at least wait-listed, at the ‘good one.’
Plans bloom for a community garden at Twin Cities Pavilion
A non-profit organization has big plans for the grounds surrounding Twin Cities Pavilion in Niceville.
Termites in Bluewater Bay and Niceville – The Night of the Swarm
Sharon Dooley May 23, 2023 3:48 pm Bluewater Bay, Housing, Niceville, Okaloosa County Ew! And they fly, too… They strike each spring, usually first noticed by evening walkers. They seem to surround you as they swarm, sending you running for the safety of home. Once locked inside, you notice there is no escape as they […]
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) marks its 33rd anniversary. Here’s what they’ve been up to:
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) marks its 33rd anniversary on May 22, 2023. It will celebrate over three decades of dedicated service providing specialized airpower for the nation’s defense.
Hurricane season is right around the corner – but this is the real threat to your family this summer.
Christopher Saul May 18, 2023 7:48 pm Hurricanes, Niceville, Okaloosa County Hurricane season is here: Here’s what we can expect regarding Niceville hurricanes. Hurricanes killed 68 people in the United States in 2021 and caused more than $165 billion in damages in 2022. Experts at Colorado State University and NOAA say we can expect a slightly less active […]
PHOTOS: Rocky Bayou Christian School Announces Their 2023 Graduating Class
Congratulations to the Rocky Bayou High School Class of 2023! These 54 students are on their way to college and career after graduation.
