“I had no clue what to do” — Former Niceville Eagle was just feet away from a campus shooting at FSU.

“I had never once been told what to do in the case of an emergency here,” A Niceville alum and current student at FSU talks about the reaction to the April 17 shooting on campus.
AFSOC Enlisted Leader Fired

AFSOC’s top enlisted leader was removed this week—what led to the sudden change remains unclear.
Valparaiso Commissioner Resigns, Search Begins For Replacement

A sudden resignation has left an open seat on the Valparaiso City Commission — here’s who’s stepping in and what comes next.
School District Answers Questions About Mistaken Lockdown at Plew Elementary

A mistaken emergency alert sent to Plew Elementary School parents was the result of human error in the school district’s Apptegy communication platform, prompting a review of protocols.
2025 Hurricane Season Forecast for the Emerald Coast, Florida

Hurricane season could bring more than the usual number of storms this year—here’s how local emergency leaders are getting ready, and what you should be doing now.
Will Niceville Get A Sister City After Manager’s Trip?

What do a small Florida city and Taiwan’s largest metropolis have in common? A military bond could bring them closer than ever.
End of an Era: Niceville Leaders Announce Retirements

After a combined 90+ years of service, two of Niceville’s longest-tenured public servants are stepping down—what comes next for the city?
NWF Raiders Celebrate National Championship Win

They lost big on their home court, turned it around, then brought a national title back to Niceville—see how the Raiders greats celebrated with the fans and teammates.
DEVELOPING: Niceville Hires New Football Coach

Richard Morgan, a state championship-winning coach from Georgia, has been named the new head football coach at Niceville High School following Grant Thompson’s resignation.
Niceville Good Neighbor of the Month: Dr. Kristi Cabiao

How one former doctor turned advocate is bridging the gap for military families with exceptional needs— and why her work is gaining recognition.