Things to do in Niceville This Weekend – May 20, 2023

Looking for something to do this weekend (May 19-21). Look no further!
Florida Governor DeSantis Visits Destin, Signs Anti-Vaccine Mandate Bill

Florida governor, and potential presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis (R), visited Oceans Church in Destin, Florida to sign a set of four bills in front of a crowd of supporters of about 300.
Rocky Bayou Christian School Track and Field Team Shatters Records and Sets Sights on Florida State Championships

Rocky Bayou Christian School (RBCS) celebrated an exceptional season as their Track and Field team smashed thirteen school records across both the boys and girls teams.
New Development Hopes to Add A Little Affordable Housing Inventory to Valparaiso. Here’s How Much They’ll Cost to Buy

It’s the new normal for affordable housing in Valparaiso – two-bedroom, two-bathroom houses on medium-density lots.
Chickens on the ballot in 2024? One Valparaiso Commissioner Offers a Plan

two commissioners voiced support for a non-binding referendum that would allow city residents to vote on whether or not they would like to change the current ordinance and allow for hens in yards.
Gritty comeback seals the deal for Raiders in the first postseason baseball game of the year.
After a tough loss in their first-ever postseason home game – the Northwest Florida State College Raiders Baseball Team (32-17) won games two and three to secure tickets to Lakeland and the semifinal.
After 293 Days, The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Has Reopened to Help Abused Children

After 293 days, the Niceville Campus of Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has reopened. It can serve the vulnerable and abused children of Okaloosa County.
Will Vouchers Cripple Okaloosa Public Schools? Here’s What the Experts Say:

What changes will we see at local schools after the governor signed huge expansions of the school voucher program into law? Local education leaders tell us what they think.
Ready to know your local elected officials’ net worth? Florida Legislature passes new law requiring disclosures.

Ready to know an uncomfortable amount about city council members finances?
Man’s Best Friend, Grandparents teach Reading Skills to Plew Elementary Students.

Whether its the school’s reading dog or the opportunity to read with a grandparent – Plew Elementary School continues to innovate new ways to help students excel.