This is the Stat About Online Child Predators You Need To Know

This is the statistic about online child predators and children that Okaloosa County Deputies want you to remember when your kids are on the internet.
Looking for Niceville Halloweekend Activities? Here you go!
Alright spooky szn connoisseurs, we’ve made it to the week before Halloween. As you can imagine, there are plenty of local places in Niceville and Valparaiso going all out to celebrate with candy. So, we’re making as complete a list as we can for you, so that you can go out and enjoy the weekend in costume.
Valparaiso Museum to Host Fundraiser

The Heritage Museum will host one of its largest fundraisers on the heels of bad news from Okaloosa County.
Additional Hotel Tax Approved: Here’s Where The Money Goes

Okaloosa County’s Board of County Commissioners approved an additional one percent tax on hotel stays, known colloquially as the ‘bed-tax’ at their meeting on Tuesday.
Okaloosa County to Poll Residents
You may have a letter in your mailbox from Okaloosa County soon. The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners announced Tuesday they will conduct a “comprehensive quality of life survey beginning in October.”
Niceville Breweries Host Fundraiser for Hurricane Ian Victims
The 3rd Planet bike club, based at 3rd Planet Brewing in Niceville will host a supply drive for victims of Hurricane Ian, starting October 3rd and going through the 14th. Volunteers will be on-site to collect donations at the brewery from 3-7 PM.
The Latest on Hurricane Ian for Niceville
The latest information on Hurricane Ian as it relates to Niceville, Valpraiso, Eglin Air Force Base and Freeport.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mobile issued a red flag warning for Okaloosa County and Santa Rosa County, due to the high wildfire danger present in the area.
Aqua Alert Initiative Goes Live in Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden unveiled a new initiative, brainstormed by a Minnesota snowbird, which he hopes will save lives on the waters of Choctawhatchee Bay and the shores of Okaloosa Island and Destin.
Mental Health and Higher Ed; Rep. Patt Maney Preps for Third Year in Tallahassee

Representative Patt Maney’s first two years in Tallahassee went pretty well for him as far as freshmen lawmakers go. He got more bills passed in 2022 than any other freshman lawmaker in Tallahassee – a total of six.