Here’s when the 4th of July fireworks start in Niceville!

This is when the fireworks start on Independence Day in Niceville and Valparaiso on Boggy Bayou!
Niceville woman indicted for murder in November, 2022 shooting of former elected official

An Okaloosa County grand jury has indicted Susan Rebecca Cole for the shooting of Douglas Hutcheson on November 5, 2022.
Will a hurricane hit Niceville, Northwest Florida in 2023?

How common are hurricanes in Niceville and near Eglin Air Force Base – and what kind of destructive force should we expect from them?
This is what Niceville kids in need have to have before they go back to school. The time to help them is now!

We’re approaching the halfway point of summer break (What?!) and these volunteers started gearing up to make sure everyone has what they need on day one of the 2023-2024 school year.
“The Blind Side” Mom, Other Celebrity Speakers Announced for Destin High School Graduation

Destin High School announces its graduation speaker lineup for 2023.
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) marks its 33rd anniversary. Here’s what they’ve been up to:

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) marks its 33rd anniversary on May 22, 2023. It will celebrate over three decades of dedicated service providing specialized airpower for the nation’s defense.
Niceville High Students Show Off ‘Coastal’ App to Congress!

Niceville High School students Gabe Jacobs and Hannah Castor, along with their web programming instructor Carrie Foxhall, had the opportunity to showcase their award-winning “Coastal” app at the Congressional App Challenge held at the US Capitol in November.
Business Owner Wins $5,000 for A Bed 4 Me Charity

Staff Reports March 20, 2023 4:31 pm Bluewater Bay, Charities and Nonprofits, Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Local Luminaries, Niceville, Uncategorized, Valparaiso Win means 16 beds for children in need A local esthetician won $5,000 for her work with A Bed 4 Me – which means 16 children will have a new bed to sleep on.Β Alison […]
These Are the Eglin and Valparaiso Schools Teachers of the Year!

π©βπ«π¨βπ« Meet some of the outstanding Teacher of the Year candidates from Okaloosa School District! ππΌπ From Eglin Elementary School to Lewis School to the Okaloosa STEMM Academy, these educators are making a difference in the lives of their students. ππ #TeacherOfTheYear #OkaloosaSchools #Education #STEMM #ProudTeachers #FloridaSchools #TeachingExcellence
Plewβs Crist Named Staff Professional of the Year

https://midbaynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FL-NWFSC-SF22-15_1.mp4 Cristβs Educational Legacy Spans Nearly 40 Years and Three Okaloosa Elementary Schools goes to Shawna Crist, Media Assistant at Plew Elementary School. The award recognizes the exemplary contribution of an educational staff professional in the county’s school district. Mrs. Crist has a long-standing connection with the county’s school district, starting as an elementary school […]