Gallery: Seacoast Collegiate High School Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
Seacoast Collegiate High School, Florida’s oldest charter school, celebrated its new campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, offering students a unique path to earn a high school diploma and associate’s degree in partnership with Northwest Florida State College.
Students, Teachers Fight For Release of Student Detained for ICE In Walton County
South Walton students and teachers rallied to bring home Rolando Velasquez Andres, a local high school senior detained in a Florida immigration enforcement sweep.
South Walton Makes Statement Win to Open New Stadium
South Walton opened its new stadium with a skydiver-delivered game ball and a 35–6 win over Gulf Breeze to kick off the 2025 football season. ✅
Deschaine Fires Attorney in Murder Trial
Dylan Deschaine’s murder trial faces new delays after the court removed his attorney, Michael Weinstock, and prepared to appoint Crestview lawyer Marty Knopes as his replacement.
Niceville’s Taxes Are (Probably) Going Up – But City Leaders Think You’ll Be Happy About It Because of This Project
Niceville leaders say a proposed property tax hike will finally bring residents their long-awaited sports complex while tackling years of deferred maintenance.
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.
