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.
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.
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:
These Niceville High Schoolers Are The Only Non-Graduate Students To Present At Research Conference In Japan
Niceville High School students showcased their marine research on an international stage in Japan, earning global recognition and inspiring schools worldwide.
Sheriff, Superintendent Team Up to Save Christmas for Needy Kids
The Okaloosa County School District and Sheriff’s Office are teaming up for the Angel Tree Program, a community-driven effort to bring holiday joy to local students in need.
Sail Date for Okaloosa’s Newest Artificial Reef – the SS United States – Delayed
The long-awaited relocation of the SS United States to Mobile, Alabama has been delayed, with officials citing logistical concerns and potential interference from a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. This move marks the first step in the historic vessel’s transformation into an artificial reef, planned for deployment off the Florida Panhandle.
