City of Niceville Releases Phone App Update
The city of Niceville has released an update to the My Niceville app. On his official Facebook page, City Manager Lannie Corbin said that “The official mobile app for the City of Niceville is new and improved!” The app provides access to news, events, online payments for city services, library services and more. In addition, […]
Bomb Threat Called in to Bluewater Bay Elementary School
A view of Bluewater Bay Elementary School UPDATE at 1723: Okaloosa Schools Deputy Superintendent Steve Horton has released a statement on Monday’s threat. “Bluewater Elementary School received a bomb threat by telephone to its front office which was investigated by Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office personnel. Although there was no indication that the threat was credible, […]
Niceville Police Release Names of People Killed, Wounded in February 11th Double Homicide
Niceville Police have released the names of the two people killed and the person wounded in February 11th’s fatal shooting in Niceville. The names of the dead are Bryson Tyrese Mitchem of Niceville and Brandon Dequan James of Tallahassee. Isaiah Lamar Luna, of Tallahassee, was wounded in the incident, according to Niceville PD. Chief David […]
Tallahassee Update: The Latest on Our State Rep’s Bills
State Representative Patt Maney We’re more than halfway through the legislative session for the Florida House and Senate’s 2022 iteration. Therefore, it’s probably a good time to get an update on where our legislative delegate Patt Maney’s bills are in the process. This link summarizes how a bill becomes a law in Florida. HB 873 […]
Former NHS Student Arrested on Campus With Loaded Gun.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrested a former Niceville High School student who brought a loaded handgun into the area between Niceville High School and Ruckel Middle School. An OCSO deputy took the 16-year-old into custody on a charge of possessing a firearm on school grounds after the deputy found a loaded 9mm handgun in […]
Niceville Boys Lacrosse Visits Pensacola After a Clean Sweep of Previous Opponents
It’s an understatement to say the Niceville Boys Lacrosse team is on an early roll this season. They have bested their first three opponents, West Florida, Booker T. Washington and Escambia by a combined total of 66-4. All three games have featured a running clock to end the game more quickly, per FHSAA rules on […]
Early Voting for Valparaiso Mayor Race Starts Monday – Here’s the info you need to know
The only municipal election on the ballot in the Mid-Bay area this go-round is the race for Valparaiso City Mayor. The Mayor is able to vote on issues and serves as the leader of the council due to the city’s Commission-Style government structure. The candidates up for election are incumbent Mayor Brent Smith and challenger […]
Niceville Girls Lacrosse Fall Just Short in 11-10 Loss at South Walton, Play at Tate Thursday
Niceville Girls Varsity Lacrosse visited South Walton High School Tuesday night for an out-of-district matchup with the perennial power and last year’s district playoff runner-up, South Walton High School.The Eagles would drop the game by the closest of margins, but proved they can hang with the best in panhandle high school girls lacrosse. The boisterous […]
Okaloosa Deputies Sweep Up Ten Men in Cybersex Crimes Operation
Ten men swept up in the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office child predator sting dubbed “Operation Peek-A-Boo.” Okaloosa Sheriff Eric Aden announced the arrests Tuesday afternoon at a press conference. At least one of the men, Daniel Johnson, had already been arrested in Leon County in a similar operation. “He was caught in an operation in […]
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Releases Phone App
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has announced the release of a new phone app, Okaloosa County Sheriff, available on iPhone or Android. Features on the app include: ● Submit A Tip ● Warrants ● Recent Arrests ● Join OCSO ● Sex Offenders ● Contact Us ● News and Events ● Social Media ● Push Notifications […]
