Relay for Life Returns to Niceville Mullet Festival Grounds
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will return to the Niceville Mullet Festival grounds for the first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic began. The event, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, will take place on the 13th of May. The walk starts at 6pm. “We share a passion to save lives, celebrate […]
FPL Price Hike Hits Okaloosa Schools – This is How Much It’ll Cost
FPL Price Hike Hits Okaloosa County Schools $800,000. It’ll cost the Okaloosa County School District an additional $800,000 to keep the lights on every year – thanks to the recent rate increase which was approved by the state’s utility commission late last year. Okaloosa County Deputy Superintendent Steve Horton “It’s at the same rate that […]
Housing Affordability Threatens Public Safety in Okaloosa. Here’s Why:
The Latest, Greatest Threat to Public Safety in Okaloosa County It isn’t drug dealers, homicidal maniacs, roving biker gangs or mobs of angry high schoolers. It’s the price of housing. Homes and apartments in Niceville, Valparaiso and the rest of Okaloosa County are quickly becoming out of financial reach for local law enforcement. Basically, it […]
Supporting Students One Snap At A Time: Paula Mims – The Niceville Sports Photographer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5p12hTsJnwYou’ve probably seen her pictures everywhere, but you may not know Paula Mims personally. Paula Mims is responsible for the lion’s share of sports photography around here. And she does it for free. It’s a cool March evening at Niceville High School. The baseball team takes the field. The tradition just isn’t the same without […]
Niceville’s Crosspoint Church to Host Comedian and Musician Cheryl Rogers
Comedian and Musician Cheryl Rogers, is coming to Niceville to host a comedy event for the 55+ crowd. Cheryl is a five-time Gospel Music Association Dove-award nominee and a 4-time Emmy award-winner for various television music productions for programs and commercials. The event, “Senior Trip with Cheryl Rogers”, is a music & comedy […]
Valparaiso Mayor Brent Smith Talks the Next Four Years
Valparaiso Mayor Brent Smith will serve another four-year term as the mayor after winning a competitive race for re-election on March 8th. Smith defeated Patrick Palmer 375-309 for the right to sit in the Mayor’s seat. The victory means ???? A $1 annual salary – payable at the end of the term with a plaque […]
900 Square Foot Affordable Homes in Valparaiso? It Could Soon Be a Reality.
Ok – so I’m about to throw a lot of numbers at you. I don’t like it either – but it has to be done to frame the story. (Sorry!) Meet Joe and Grace. Joe and Grace are a newly married couple that just moved here on a permanent change of station (PCS) with the […]
Okaloosa MedFlight Hosts Blood Drive
If you were looking for a sign to donate blood, this is it. Okaloosa Med Flight, part of the Air Methods family – which is based out of Niceville at HCA Twin Cities Hospital – is hosting a blood drive with Ocean City Fire and One Blood at Ocean City Fire Control District’s main station […]
Valparaiso’s Senior Center Preserved. Here’s How Much Citizens Donated
The Senior Center in Valparaiso, also known as the Valparaiso Community Building, will be preserved and maintained – thanks to the generosity of two local businessmen, a collection taken up through the water bill and a donation from a Destin resident.The Valparaiso Community Building and Senior Citizen Club A total of about $50,000 in in-kind […]
Chinese-Made Drone Issues An Issue Once Again for City of Niceville
The same issue that grounded the Niceville Police Department’s Drone has also grounded the Fire Department’s drones. Niceville Fire Department Logo The Drones, sold to the department by the Police-equipment Company Axon, are DJI-brand drones which have been equipped with aftermarket tools to make them more useful for public safety agencies to use. DJI is […]
