Niceville’s April Good Neighbor: Aleta Milton
She may be retired, but Aleta Milton’s schedule is full of giving back—find out why she’s been named Niceville’s Good Neighbor of the Month.
Judge Denies Stand Your Ground Motion in Ledford Murder Case
A local man accused of murder won’t get his case tossed under Stand Your Ground—see why the judge says the evidence doesn’t add up.
Valparaiso Commissioner Resigns, Search Begins For Replacement
A sudden resignation has left an open seat on the Valparaiso City Commission — here’s who’s stepping in and what comes next.
Former Okaloosa Jail Chief Charged With Impersonating Law Enforcement
Did a former Okaloosa jail director pose as a law enforcement officer? A felony charge and an upcoming court date suggest there’s more to the story.
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.
