Niceville author’s memoir on the terrifying, hilarious and often hidden, authentic side of the War in Afghanistan released
What makes Dan Pace’s story different isn’t just the combat; it’s the middle-of-the-night watch rotations, and the jarring reality of being a 21-year-old kid tasked with life-or-death decisions just months after graduation.
North End development advances over first hurdle in Okaloosa
Tuesday’s actions captured the county’s broader challenge: north Okaloosa is growing fast on land mostly entitled for housing since the 1990s or earlier, while roads, utilities and environmental standards struggle to keep up. For now, River Park will move forward under a phased review process, while Millwood Ranch waits for answers on whether its roads and septic‑based design can be squared with today’s expectations for safe, sustainable growth.
Former Niceville cop: ‘No contest’ in Flock stalking case
Coty Wayne Hall, a former Niceville police officer will NOT serve time after pleading no contest in his case in Okaloosa Court.
She demanded answers on investigation into superintendent with taxpayer money
Former Okaloosa School Board candidate Cara Marion publicly confronted the board, demanding answers about their vote to hire outside counsel for an investigation into Superintendent Marcus Chambers.
1975: Eglin transforms into a tent city for Vietnamese refugees
More than 50 years ago, Eglin served as a primitive, but welcoming landing place for more than 20,000 refugees of the Vietnamese communist victory in Saigon.
History of the Emerald Coast: JFK Visits Eglin – Talks Special Forces
On this day in 1962 John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States made the second-ever presidential visit to Eglin Air Force Base. His speech that day would have huge implications for the special forces community and the future of special operations.
He’s the man responsible for the first history of Walton County:
He’s the man responsible for the first history of Walton County: Christopher Saul May 1, 2026 9:26 am History On May 1, 1840, John Love McKinnon, Jr., was born. McKinnon, a Walton County native of the Eucheeanna area, wrote the first-ever history of the county in 1911, just a couple of years before his […]
The most rain in history for the Emerald Coast!
Today in history, The Emerald Coast received the most rainfall its had in a 24-hour period since at least the late 19th century.
Meyer Named New Principal at Niceville High School
Niceville High School has a new Head Eagle on Campus. Learn more about Principal Amy Meyer here!
Inside Gaetz and DeSantis’s Redistricting Plan for Florida
Florida lawmakers are heading into a rare mid-decade special session to redraw the state’s congressional map after explosive population growth — but State Sen. Don Gaetz says Northwest Florida’s Districts 1 and 2 are likely to remain unchanged as the focus shifts to booming Central and South Florida.
