Okaloosa Jails Director Resigns
Okaloosa Jails Director Nolan Weeks has resigned his position. Here’s what we know right now:
Despite Council ‘No’ – Developer Plans Affordable Housing in Niceville
Niceville City Council rejected a zoning change for an apartment complex on Powell Drive but later approved a CRA overlay adjustment that allows a similar development. The project, led by local developer Paul Sjoberg, aims to provide affordable housing options for essential workers but faces neighborhood opposition due to concerns over traffic and community character.
College Students Collect More Than 1,000 Books for Local Library
Northwest Florida State College’s Phi Theta Kappa honor society collected over 1,000 books through pop-up drives, surpassing their goal of 300, and celebrated with a reading event for children at the Niceville Library. The project aimed to support the library and children in foster care while also incorporating an academic report on storytelling preservation.
Niceville, You Have Two Charter Amendments on the Ballot in 2025. Details:
Niceville residents will vote on two charter amendments in the March 11 municipal election. The first would let the Mayor cast a tiebreaking vote when the council deadlocks on appointing a new council member. The second would remove the city residency requirement for the city clerk. Both measures passed recent council votes, with mixed reactions to giving the Mayor additional power but unanimous support for flexibility on the clerk’s residency.
How To Build A Championship Caliber Football Team at a Small School.
Rocky Bayou Christian School’s football team, led by Head Coach KC Woods, is set to play for the SSAA 3A state championship on November 16 against The Canterbury Cougars. Coach Woods reflects on the program’s turnaround, the team’s core values, and the school’s mission as they prepare for this significant game.
How Do You Release 30,000 Redfish into Choctawhatchee Bay? With a Really Big Hose:
Okaloosa County and CCA Florida released 30,000 juvenile redfish into Choctawhatchee Bay on Tuesday as part of an effort to enhance fish populations and promote environmental health.
Sail Date for Okaloosa’s Newest Artificial Reef – the SS United States – Delayed
The long-awaited relocation of the SS United States to Mobile, Alabama has been delayed, with officials citing logistical concerns and potential interference from a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. This move marks the first step in the historic vessel’s transformation into an artificial reef, planned for deployment off the Florida Panhandle.
NWFSC Graduates Latest Law Enforcement Recruits
Northwest Florida State College’s Law Enforcement Academy recently graduated a new class of cadets, with students trained in vital law enforcement skills under the guidance of Program Coordinator Wes Haggan.
OPINION: Merge Valparaiso and Niceville – But Leave Bluewater Out of It
Thomas Dwyer argues that Valparaiso and Niceville should merge – but Bluewater Bay should be kept out of any future city.
Niceville Football Makes 2024 Playoffs. Here’s Who and Where They Will Play This Friday!
Niceville High’s Eagles will face the Middleburg Broncos in the first round of playoffs at home this Friday, aiming to secure their first postseason victory and maintain home-field advantage through the regional finals.
