Valparaiso Commissioner Resigns, Search Begins For Replacement

A sudden resignation has left an open seat on the Valparaiso City Commission โ hereโs whoโs 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 thereโs 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 Nicevilleโs candidate forum, nine of ten Republican candidates for Floridaโs 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.