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.
Valparaiso to put chicken ordinance to a vote?

Multiple commissioners voiced their approval about to asking residents if they want to allow chickens at homes in city limits via next Marchβs municipal ballot.
Tourism tax money could make Niceville aquatic center a reality

Could the new tourism tax lead to an aquatics facility in Niceville?
Will Vouchers Cripple Okaloosa Public Schools? Here’s What the Experts Say:
What changes will we see at local schools after the governor signed huge expansions of the school voucher program into law? Local education leaders tell us what they think.
Ready to know your local elected officials’ net worth? Florida Legislature passes new law requiring disclosures.

Ready to know an uncomfortable amount about city council members finances?
Man’s Best Friend, Grandparents teach Reading Skills to Plew Elementary Students.Β

Whether its the schoolβs reading dog or the opportunity to read with a grandparent – Plew Elementary School continues to innovate new ways to help students excel.
Chambers Talks Half Cent Sales Tax, New Schools For Niceville at 3rd Planet Brewing Campaign Stop

Chambers proved in the last election campaign – it’s not about how much money you raise – You have to convince people to come out and vote for you, too.
What Will Solve Niceville’s Workforce Housing Crisis?

What will Florida’s ‘Live Local Act’ do for people in need of workforce housing?β