NEW INFO: Niceville Police Chief Says Officers Stopped Mass Murder
Niceville Police say a routine traffic stop uncovered an armed man planning a mass shooting, leading to his arrest and the seizure of multiple weapons
Expect This Pier and Dock To Be Finished in Niceville By Next Summer:
Niceville has approved a $3 million project to build a pier and dock on Boggy Bayou, marking the first phase of the long-awaited Old Town Landing development.
Accused Ledford Killer Deschaine Will Try to Fire His Attorney on Tuesday. Details:
Dylan Deschaine will argue to replace his lawyer at an August 19 hearing, accusing his defense and the prosecution of mishandling key evidence in his Niceville murder case.
Everything You Need To Know About Niceville’s School Zone Cameras
Niceville’s speed cameras are back on for the school year, enforcing different speed limits throughout the school day and issuing $100 tickets to drivers over the threshold.
Fallout From Allegations Palpable at Fire Department Life Saving Ceremony
At Monday’s Valparaiso Commission meeting, firefighters Marquis Johnson, Josh Osmialowski, and Larry Hudson received life-saving awards for reviving a person who was electrocuted on Bayshore Drive. The recognition came amid tensions from an earlier dispute involving Fire Chief David Lanier, who was suspended over allegations of racial slurs, and Hudson, one of the firefighters who filed the complaint. The July 30 rescue involved using an AED to restart the victim’s heart before transporting them to the hospital.
Niceville Good Neighbor: Dana Clah
Dana Clah, founder of Emerald Coast Life Center, is being honored for her work providing recovery and resilience programs that are reducing repeat offenses and strengthening underserved communities in Okaloosa County.
Okaloosa Jailer Arrested and Charged With Murder
Santa Rosa County Deputies Arrested Former Okaloosa County Corrections Officer Curtis Johnson for murder.
This Group Has A Radical Plan to Ensure Lifetime Care For Adults With Special Needs
The Ground Up Project’s new facility, The Resting Tree, offers a crucial lifeline to families with special needs adults, providing essential care and community resources in Niceville.
What In The World Is Happening At Valparaiso Fire Department?
Firefighters allege at least five uses of the n-word by their new chief in less than a month. Unionization and allegations of retaliation. Can Val-p right the ship?
Every Okaloosa Judge Has Recused Themselves On This Former Deputy’s Case:
The trial of former jail director Nolan Weeks, accused of impersonating an officer during a traffic stop, will take place outside Okaloosa County following a full judicial recusal.
