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.
Niceville to Install Speed Bumps in Deer Moss Creek Neighborhood
The City of Niceville will install two sets of speed bumps in the Deer Moss Creek neighborhood of Niceville, despite a protestation letter from the developer, Ruckel Properties. The letter was written in opposition to the potential road upgrade, according to Niceville Public Works Director Jonathon Laird.
ECCAC Recieves Large Grant to Prevent Child Abuse
The St. Joe Foundation gave $60,000 to fight child abuse in our area. Here’s how the money will get spent.
Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office Drone Latest Victim to New Florida Rule
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Drone is the latest casualty of the Florida State Government’s mandate that all government agencies stop using DJI products – and only use products approved from a short list of manufacturers.
August 16th Update: Traffic Crash Kills Niceville Police K-9, Puts Officer in Hospital
A traffic crash late Sunday, August 7th claimed the life of a police canine and put a Niceville Police Officer in Custody – Chief David Popwell confirmed Sunday night.
Niceville IT Warns About Continued Hacking Attempts Resulting From International Events
Yet another IT threat is out, about and attempting to gain access to the City of Niceville’s servers – according to City of Niceville IT Director Chad Morris.
Chief Popwell Gives Crime, K-9 Funeral Updates At City Council
The Niceville Police Department released its crime statistics for the month of July 2022 at August 9th’s Niceville City Council Meeting.
Okaloosa SO Trains for Active Shooter at NWFSC, Bluewater Elementary
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies will work with Northwest Florida State College to train for an active shooter on campus this week.
