EXCLUSIVE: This Niceville Businessman Will Run for School Board
Local businessman, Joe Fagundes of Niceville, will run for the Okaloosa County District Five School Board Seat. The seat, which Incumbent Diane Kelley announced she would not seek re-election for, will be up for election in August 23rd’s primary.
UPDATE: Second Boat Sinks in Boggy Bayou
A boat, possibly batted back and forth by the winds and rains that came through this week, sank to the bottom of Boggy bayou.
Crestview Woman Fights Formula Shortage with Facebook
The recent baby formula shortage has affected moms, dads and babies across the country. Niceville, Valparaiso and Bluewater Bay are no exception.
That’s why one of our neighbors has stepped up to run a clearinghouse facebook page to connect parents with formula.
Niceville’s Storage Wars Draw Social Media Annoyance
Go through any Niceville Facebook page over the last six months or so, and you’ll notice a pretty common occurrence.
It’s the complaints about storage units. After seeing plenty of these complaints up and down our social media feeds, we decided it was high time someone went and figured out why we are seeing so many getting built.
Here’s What We found
Walgreens Will Pay $500K To Okaloosa To Settle Opioid Lawsuit
220 people died from opioid overdoses in Okaloosa County between 2016 and 2020. It makes each death worth a little over $2,500 – according to an agreement between the State of Florida and Walgreens that was made earlier this year. The total compensation to be distributed to Okaloosa County: $500,000 over the next 18 years.
Valparaiso City Commission Plots Path for Senior Center
Mayor Brent Smith’s words from the dais Monday night May 9th stirred ire and accusations of attempts to quell free speech online. He made the comment in relation to comments about him, the county attorney and the potential contract which was written up to allow a 501(c)3 nonprofit to take over the operations of the Valparaiso Senior Center.
Christmas Planning Starts in May for one Valparaiso Commissioner
City Commissioner Tom Browning has his eyes on Winter again. Maybe it’s the fact that he knows the summer heat is coming. Or more likely, that he knows the city’s budget process for the next fiscal year is upon us. Either way – he has a plan for Christmas.
Okaloosa Sheriff Eric Aden Announces Streamlined Online Crime Reporting Process.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office will now let you report a minor crime on their website. In the press release, the County Sheriff’s Office says that you can write the reporting would include crimes that don’t involve a known suspect or a gun in this manner. Additionally, you can use the website to report missing […]
Traffic Advisories for Niceville Starting May 1
The Florida Department of Transportation issued several heads up for Niceville travelers. Please be aware of them as you prepare for this week’s commute. Road work on SR-20 The Florida Department of Transportation District 3 issued two different alerts concerning SR-20, also known as John Sims Parkway. Tree Trimming he first alert covers Monday, […]
School Board Names Childress New Assistant Principal at Niceville High School
New Niceville Assistant Principal Becca Childress poses with members of the Niceville High School Community upon her appointment as assistant principal The Okaloosa County School Board unanimously approved the nomination of Becca Childress to be the next Assistant Principal at Niceville High School. Several dozen members of the Niceville High School community came to show […]
