This is When the Bridge on College Over Turkey Creek in Niceville Will (Probably) Be Done
It looks like the bumpy, uneven, painful-to-drive-across bridge over Turkey Creek between Niceville and Valparaiso won’t be fully smoothed over and resurfaced until at least the third week of July. Niceville Public Works Director Jonathan Laird informed the council of the situation at April’s City Council meeting. The road, which has not seen much – […]
Niceville Fire Department Honor Former Councilman, Okaloosa Deputy at Funeral
Members of the Niceville Fire Department visited Sawyerville, Alabama to pay their last respects to former Niceville City Councilman William McArthur Thomas, who died April 4th. He was 70 years old. Niceville Fire Department Chief Tommy Mayville led the delegation to the north Alabama town where Thomas was born. “He was one of the most […]
A CALM Place: Nonprofit Plans to Create 600 Square Foot Homes in Niceville
Niceville’s Crisis Aid for Littles and Moms (CALM) got the unanimous go-ahead from the Niceville City Council to rezone their property to build 600 square foot bungalow homes on their land near the intersection of Redwood and John Sims Parkway. CALM needed the Niceville Council’s approval because they wanted to change their zoning from a […]
Ruckel Middle School Cheerleaders win National Championship
At the Monday, April 11th Okaloosa School Board meeting, the Ruckel Middle School cheerleading team was recognized for winning the Junior High Gameday Division at the 2022 Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) National Championship. RELATED: Niceville Cheer Brings Home the Hardware From Orlando Coach Tanya Herndon, the coach for both the Niceville High School and Ruckel […]
Niceville Police Department Releases Statistics for March
The Niceville Police Department released its statistics for the month of March 2022. Niceville Police made nine misdemeanor and 12 felony arrests. The number of arrests continues its downward trend from the beginning of the year. Niceville officers had 37 arrests in January and 22 arrests in February RELATED: Drug Bust Nets Six Pounds of […]
Okaloosa Schools Youth Leadership Council Promotes Suicide Prevention
Almost one in five high school students seriously considered killing themselves in 2019, according to data provided by the Hope Squad initiative. Hope Squad is a nationwide program that aims to reduce high school suicide and self harm. It trains peer-selected students to identify at-risk students and refer them for mental health counseling. The National […]
Okaloosa Schools to Teach Financial Literacy One Year Ahead of State
In the spring of 2021, Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder, and Superintendent Marcus Chambers started the Okaloosa Youth Leadership council as a way to promote leadership through the school system. This group, including juniors and seniors from Crestview, Laurel Hill, Baker, Fort Walton Beach, Choctawhatchee and Niceville High School, discuss issues that are impactful to […]
Is Cox Cable Coming to Valparaiso Fl? Commissioner Says Yes.
Valparaiso City Commissioner Kay Hamilton announced to the city commission at Monday night’s meeting (April 11) that a representative from Cox Communications told her the multistate cable and internet provider would move into the city as early as next year. Valparaiso Commissioner Kay Hamilton The meeting, which Commissioner Hamilton described as purely informational, has led […]
National Rankings Name Valparaiso #18 City in America for Outdoor Living
Dwellics.com named Valparaiso, Florida the 18th best place in America for outdoor living in their 2022 rankings. Dwellics says that their rankings are based on the number of parks, fields, playgrounds, hiking trails and other public outdoor spaces. The number of trees, open spaces, climate (including temperature, humidity, windiness, cloudiness, and air and water quality), […]
Niceville Boys Lacrosse Squad Prepares for District Playoffs
A tough win capped off a successful regular season for the Niceville Eagles boys lacrosse team last week. The Niceville Boys Lacrosse team eked out a 12-11 win against Tallahassee’s Lincoln High School at home. Junior Gavin Gifford delighted the crowd with an admirable three-goal, three-assist performance on the night. Senior and Palm Beach Atlantic […]
