Valparaiso Fire Fighters Accuse Chief of Racial Slur, Other Issues
Two Valparaiso firefighters allege misconduct by their fire chief—including the use of a racial slur—sparking a city-led investigation and raising broader concerns about safety and leadership in the new department.
Here It Is: The 2025 Boggy Bayou Fireworks Schedule (Updated)
Official times for fireworks for Niceville and Valparaiso’s annual celebration of Independence Day over Boggy Bayou have been announced.
Did Valparaiso Break Sunshine Law With Appointment of New Commissioner?
Bryan Griffin was appointed to the Valparaiso City Commission following a contested and potentially Sunshine Law–violating vote process that required a public records request to uncover.
Valparaiso’s Fire Chief Is Out. Is This A Golden Opportunity?
Valparaiso just lost its fire chief—and with it, the City may be inching closer to a historic fire department merger that could reshape emergency services across the Twin Cities.
Grant Helps Kiwanis Deliver Hope to Foster Kids
Grant Helps Kiwanis Deliver Hope to Foster Kids Staff Reports May 26, 2025 8:55 am Uncategorized In Brief: A $3,000 grant from NextEra Energy Foundation will help the Kiwanis Foundation of Niceville-Valparaiso expand its Bags of Hope program. The initiative provides duffel bags with essential items to foster children across four Northwest Florida counties. With […]
Kiwanis Club to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital During Two-Day Drive
The Kiwanis Club of Niceville-Valparaiso will collect donations at local stores on May 2–3 to support pediatric care at the Studer Family Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, part of the Children’s Miracle Network.
Okaloosa County School District Releases 2025 Graduation Schedule
The Okaloosa County School District has announced the graduation schedule for eight schools, with ceremonies taking place from May 16 to May 23, 2025, and livestream options available for those unable to attend.
Department of Health in Okaloosa Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
The Department of Health in Okaloosa County has issued a Water Quality Health Advisory for Liza Jackson Park, Garniers Beach Park and Lincoln Park.
A Bed 4 Me Foundation Receives $6,000 Grant from ALTA Good Deeds Foundation
The ALTA Good Deeds Foundation awarded a $6,000 grant to A Bed 4 Me Foundation in Valparaiso, Fla., to support its mission of providing beds for children in need.
Okaloosa STEMM Academy Hosts National History Day Showcase
Okaloosa STEMM Academy students participated in a National History Day Showcase on Feb. 27, presenting research projects on the theme “Rights & Responsibilities in History,” with 19 students advancing to the state competition.
