Day Tripper: Falling Waters State Park
Falling Waters State Park, located in Chipley, Florida, offers visitors a scenic day trip or weekend getaway with Florida’s tallest waterfall, nature trails, a freshwater lake, and camping facilities.
Niceville Student Performs at Carnegie Hall, Advances to National Music Competition
Andrew Roberts, a Niceville High School senior, performed at Carnegie Hall for the second time and will compete as a national finalist in the MTNA Senior Brass Competition.
Niceville’s Good Neighbor Roxanne Ruckdeschel
At 90 years old, Roxanne Ruckdeschel remains an active volunteer in Niceville, contributing to Sharing and Caring, her church, and American House Bluewater Bay. She also has experience as a Guardian ad Litem, advocating for children in legal proceedings. Her long-standing dedication to service highlights her impact on the community.
All Sports Celebrates Local Athletes in Niceville
The All Sports Association celebrated many local atheletes at their annual banquet Friday night.
Florida Sets New Tourism Record with 142.9 Million Visitors in 2024
Florida broke its all-time tourism record in 2024, welcoming 142.9 million visitors, a 1.6% increase from the previous year, with growth in domestic, international, and Canadian travelers.
Adams Sanitation Expands Commercial Waste Services in Okaloosa County
Adams Sanitation has received approval from the Okaloosa County Commission to offer commercial waste hauling services, beginning in Northern Okaloosa County.
Lemony Snicket to Headline NWF READS Event in Niceville
Bestselling author Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler) will visit NWFSC on April 16 for a free community reading and book signing as part of the NWF READS series. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville.
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with Gala
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation will host its first “Paint the Town Red” Gala on February 8, 2025, to celebrate Sacred Heart Bay’s 75th anniversary and support its cardiovascular services.
Congressional Candidates Trade Ideas, Jabs and Niceville Forum
At the Republican Women of Niceville’s candidate forum, nine of ten Republican candidates for Florida’s 1st Congressional District shared their platforms and exchanged barbs ahead of the January 28th primary. Discussions included gerrymandering, local issues, and national policy priorities. Candidates highlighted their backgrounds, stances, and differentiating factors in a mostly civil but occasionally contentious gathering.
Your City’s Christmas Lists For The State Government Are Out Now – Here’s What They Asked For – And If We’re On The Naughty or Nice List.
Local leaders presented over $47 million in funding requests to the legislative delegation. Here’s what your city asked for:
