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.
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?