Despite Council ‘No’ – Developer Plans Affordable Housing in Niceville

Niceville City Council rejected a zoning change for an apartment complex on Powell Drive but later approved a CRA overlay adjustment that allows a similar development. The project, led by local developer Paul Sjoberg, aims to provide affordable housing options for essential workers but faces neighborhood opposition due to concerns over traffic and community character.
Sheriff, Superintendent Team Up to Save Christmas for Needy Kids

The Okaloosa County School District and Sheriffβs Office are teaming up for the Angel Tree Program, a community-driven effort to bring holiday joy to local students in need.
College Students Collect More Than 1,000 Books for Local Library

Northwest Florida State Collegeβs Phi Theta Kappa honor society collected over 1,000 books through pop-up drives, surpassing their goal of 300, and celebrated with a reading event for children at the Niceville Library. The project aimed to support the library and children in foster care while also incorporating an academic report on storytelling preservation.