Bomb Threat Clears Building on NWFSC Campus – Part of A Pattern Around Florida
Someone, law enforcement is not sure whom, made a bomb threat against Northwest Florida State College’s campus in Niceville on Thursday morning, July 14th.
Niceville In Desperate Need of Police Dispatchers
Niceville’s Police Department is in desperate need of dispatchers. As of July 12th, the department has a total of three dispatchers on the roster – a fourth dispatcher resigned last week. It leaves just one dispatcher per shift – not including holidays, vacation, or sick leave for the dispatchers currently on Niceville’s staff.
One Woman’s Mission to Destroy Niceville’s Drug and Alcohol Problems
Stephanie Wedel wasn’t always the woman she is now.
Her father was a drug dealer. Her brother was in and out of jail. He battled IV drug use for 17 years.
Proposed Affordable Housing Study Among $6.15 Million Grant Request from Okaloosa County to State Legislature
Okaloosa County Commissioners will ask the state for more than $6 million in grant money for projects around the county they hope will advance economic development.
Darrel Welborn Receives County Award For Bravery
Okaloosa County EMS Division Chief Darrel Welborn received Okaloosa County’s award for heroism after defending civilians from a machete-wielding attacker earlier this year.
Okaloosa EMS Recognized for Heart Attack Care
For the seventh year in a row, Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety – EMS Division has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack, ultimately saving lives.
Okaloosa EMS Ambulance Rides Just Got More Expensive
Need an ambulance in Okaloosa County? It’s going to cost you (or your insurance company) an extra $80 if you are a local.
