Geek Lights on the Corner Up and Running for Another Year

The Geek Lights on the Corner returns for its 17th season! Build Days are happening in November, and shows start December 2nd. This yearβs charity: Sharing and Caring of Niceville. Find out how you can get involved and enjoy this holiday tradition.
Angela Stevenson, Niceville’s Good Neighbor of the Month.

This Month’s good neighbor is Angela Stevenson!
Experts Say THIS Will Bring BIG $ to Okaloosa, But Commissioners Just Pulled it From Their Annual Wishlist

The Okaloosa County Commission voted unanimously to remove a $1.5 million funding request for the sinking of the historic SS United States as an artificial reef off Destin from its legislative priorities, citing economic concerns and public optics despite projections of significant tourism revenue.
Niceville Good Neighbor of the Month: Richard Schmeltzer

Meet Nicevilleβs Good Neighbor of the Month! Richard Schmeltzer has been recognized for his tireless generosity, from fixing vehicles to helping sick neighbors. Read more about this local hero and how Ryan Cabaniss State Farm is spotlighting community kindness.
Law Enforcement Arrest Suspect For Stolen Car After 47th Street Lockdown in Niceville

Okaloosa Sheriffβs Deputies and Niceville Police arrested a suspect for stealing a vehicle after a chase and foot pursuit near 47th Street and Fir Avenue, an area previously plagued by illegal drug activity.
Undercover Operation in Okaloosa County Leads to Nine Arrests for Online Solicitation of Minors

Nine individuals were arrested in Okaloosa County during βOperation Cold Turkey,β a sting targeting adults attempting to meet minors for sexual encounters.
Okaloosa Jails Director Resigns

Okaloosa Jails Director Nolan Weeks has resigned his position. Here’s what we know right now:
Sheriff, Superintendent Team Up to Save Christmas for Needy Kids

The Okaloosa County School District and Sheriffβs Office are teaming up for the Angel Tree Program, a community-driven effort to bring holiday joy to local students in need.
How Do You Release 30,000 Redfish into Choctawhatchee Bay? With a Really Big Hose:

Okaloosa County and CCA Florida released 30,000 juvenile redfish into Choctawhatchee Bay on Tuesday as part of an effort to enhance fish populations and promote environmental health.
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 vesselβs transformation into an artificial reef, planned for deployment off the Florida Panhandle.