YOUR TAX DOLLARS: What An Inmate Costs, Per Meal, At the Okaloosa County Jail:

Okaloosa County Commissioners voted to change the food service provider at the Okaloosa County Jail starting in October. On average, the jail houses 750 inmates and has more than 140 billeted staff members. The county jail will begin work with Summit Food Services, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Summit, established in 1991, has contracts with more than 500 correctional facilities around the United States and also serves Bay County, Florida (the Panama City area) and Orleans Parish in Louisiana.
The five hidden gems of Niceville you need to check out!

If you’ve lived in the Mid-Bay area for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the “crown jewels” of the community: popular spots like Turkey Creek Nature Trail, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, the Niceville Children’s Park, and Lincoln Park in Valparaiso and Lions Park in Niceville.
We’re One Step Closer To What Your Property Taxes Will Look Like This Year. Here’s What Okaloosa County Will Spend Money on in 2024.

The Okaloosa County Commission has all but decided to keep your tax rate for county services at the same level as last year – but you will likely see a slight bump on your bill.
August Wrap Up: Niceville Real Estate Report

The recap of August’s real estate market and what it tells us about buying and selling a home going into the fall in Niceville and Valparaiso.
This is Florida’s College Football Team, Based on the Data.

Here’s the definitive answer – what school has Florida’s College Football Team? Click for the inconvenient truth.
PREP FOOTBALL: Niceville easily defeats Milton – Prepares for Tallahassee Lincoln Trojans.

Niceville’s winning ways continue over another powderpuff opponent. They’ll take on a serious Tallahassee test with games at home versus Lincoln next week and at Chiles the week after.
Northwest Florida State College Foundation Celebrates Achievements and Transitions at Annual Board Installation Event

Northwest Florida State College Foundation Celebrates Achievements and Transitions at Annual Board Installation Event
One Man’s Fight To Build Some Attainable Housing in Valparaiso Explains Why Attainable Housing is So Hard to Find

One Man’s Fight To Build Some Attainable Housing in Valparaiso Explains Why Attainable Housing is So Hard to Find Table of Contents The Local Housing Crisis On a patch of land in Valparaiso, one man hopes to start a housing revolution for the residents around Eglin Air Force Base. Niceville Native Paul Sjoberg arrived in the area […]
Two Niceville-Area Residents Named Volunteers of the Year by Okaloosa County School District.

Two out of three ain’t bad – and Niceville-area schools had two volunteers from their ranks named volunteers of the year in the youth and senior category.
Niceville Football: Strong First Half Seals Win for Eagles

A sea of maroon greeted the North Miami Beach Chargers after a 14 hour bus trip from the peninsula. Two hours later, they’d have to make the same bus trip home for a second year in a row without a win – this time with no points to show for it either.