Niceville Fire Department Welcomes New Fire Engine
Tradition Dates Back to Early 20th Century When push came to shove, the Niceville Fire Department wouldn’t let a little weather stand in the way of a century-old tradition. Despite a steady rain, department members celebrated the arrival of their newest fire truck with a traditional “push-in” ceremony Tuesday morning as dignitaries, residents, and excited […]
Bluewater Elementary Celebrates Red Ribbon Week with a Focus on Mental and Physical Well-being
Bluewater Elementary’s Red Ribbon Week, themed “Be Kind to Your Mind,” encourages students to prioritize their mental and physical well-being. Students took a pledge, wore RRW bracelets, engaged in contests, and participated in discussions about drug prevention and healthy habits.
Niceville Considers Speed Cameras in School Zones
City May Move Forward With Plan to Install Speed Cameras in School Zones. Here’s When Speeders Might Get Their First Tickets:
Niceville 2023 Christmas Parade Green Lit for 1st Saturday in December
This year’s Niceville Christmas Parade will take place on December 2nd, starting at 10 AM.
The parade will take its traditional path, starting at the intersection of Palm and John Sims Parkway, moving down the Parkway, turning onto Mayor Randall Wise Memorial Highway and returning to Palm.
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).
Eglin Cancels Closure of SR 285 for Explosives Testing
Eglin has canceled their closure of SR 285 on Wednesday, September 27th.
YOUR TAX DOLLARS: What An Inmate Costs, Per Meal, At the Okaloosa County Jail:
Okaloosa County Commissioners voted to change the food service provider at the Okaloosa County Jail starting in October. On average, the jail houses 750 inmates and has more than 140 billeted staff members. The county jail will begin work with Summit Food Services, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Summit, established in 1991, has contracts with more than 500 correctional facilities around the United States and also serves Bay County, Florida (the Panama City area) and Orleans Parish in Louisiana.
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.
Will a hurricane hit Niceville, Northwest Florida in 2023?
How common are hurricanes in Niceville and near Eglin Air Force Base – and what kind of destructive force should we expect from them?
