OPINION: Merge Valparaiso and Niceville – But Leave Bluewater Out of It
Thomas Dwyer argues that Valparaiso and Niceville should merge – but Bluewater Bay should be kept out of any future city.
Steve Schutt: The Mortgage Hack For Active Duty And Vets to Save $1,000s on their Mortgage in Okaloosa
Steve Schutt, a loan officer at Movement Mortgage, suggests this strategy to help homebuyers save on monthly payments without needing sellers to drop home prices.
OPINION – Merging Valparaiso, Bluewater Bay, and Niceville is a Win for Our Future
Valparaiso is in financial trouble, and they can NOT continue to tax their way out of it.
Val-p Leader: “If We Don’t So Something, We Are Going To Tax Ourselves Out of Existence”
A Valparaiso city leader says the choices are simple: either get land from Eglin to increase the tax base, or watch the city die a slow death.
Psychadelic Vibes in Niceville: Berlioz’s Symphony Set to Dazzle For Halloween Season
Step into the haunting, opium-fueled world of Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season with a Halloween concert that’s sure to dazzle Niceville’s music lovers!
With Tentative Plan, Valparaiso Will Avoid Fire Department Financial Crisis
Valparaiso and Niceville may have a crucial deal on fire protection, but can Valparaiso’s plan to stand on its own two feet with a new fire department succeed?
Budget Crisis In Valparaiso: City Risks Losing Professional Fire Department
Valparaiso’s fire services are on the line as budget woes force the city to consider drastic measures—will they find a solution before time runs out?
Lewis Falcons Host First Football Game – Thanks To Facility Upgrade on Campus
The Lewis School in Valparaiso celebrated its first-ever home football game at a new field funded by the half-cent sales tax, marking a major milestone for the school’s athletic program and the local community.
Recount in District 3 Race Scheduled for Saturday
A recount has been triggered in the Okaloosa County District 3 Commissioner race due to a razor-thin margin of 13 votes between candidates Keri Pitzer and Sherri Cox.
Commissioner Calls Out Tax Break: A Race To The Bottom?
Okaloosa County Commissioner Nathan Boyles cast the sole dissenting vote against placing a referendum on the November ballot to extend a tax exemption for qualifying companies. Boyles, who originally supported the measure a decade ago, now argues the tax creates unfair competition, offers minimal benefit, and incurs high compliance costs. Despite his concerns, the referendum was approved, with proponents arguing that the exemption has attracted significant investment and job creation to the county.
