School Board Will Ask for $8 Million Grant To Expand Technical College To Crestview

Okaloosa Technical College Will ask for $8.35 million in funding from Triumph Gulf Coast to expand its programs and meet the demands of local industries. They hope to put a new campus in Crestview. Here are the details.
An Events Center? A Downtown Niceville? Here’s The Plan So Far:

Niceville is on the cusp of an exciting transformation! Plans for a new events center and a vibrant downtown area are set to redefine the city’s landscape, bringing residents together for a more connected and prosperous community.
Preparing for Election 2024: Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder

Commissioner Mel Ponder discusses Okaloosa County, his achievements, and his commitment to preserving family values. As the 2024 election approaches, Ponder’s vision for a prosperous and culturally rich Okaloosa County comes into focus, with a focus on prudent fiscal management and infrastructure development. #OkaloosaCounty #ConservativeValues
Niceville’s Economic Outlook In 2024 – An Interview with Alan Wood

CCB Community Bank President Alan Wood shares valuable insights on the financial outlook for Niceville, discussing interest rate impacts, home equity opportunities, and the potential effects of a Federal Government Shutdown on the local economy. Learn how these factors might affect your financial landscape.
PHOTOS: Mayor Randall Wise Memorial Highway Opened in Niceville

The City of Niceville held a ceremony to honor the naming of the Mayor Randall Wise Memorial Highway. The highway runs on State Route 285 from College Boulevard to John Sims Parkway
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).
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.
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:
We’re One Step Closer To What Your Property Taxes Will Look Like This Year. Here’s What Okaloosa County Will Spend Money on in 2024.

The Okaloosa County Commission has all but decided to keep your tax rate for county services at the same level as last year – but you will likely see a slight bump on your bill.
Eglin Elementary Welcomes New Assistant Principal
Eglin Elementary, the Kindergarten through fourth grade Okaloosa County School on Eglin Air Force Base, will have a new assistant principal this August.