EVERYTHING Niceville Coach Thompson Said To Us Before The Lakeland Playoff Game:

Niceville Plays Lakeland for a chance at the 5A State Football Championship. Here’s what Head Coach Grant Thompson told us before the game:
Playoff Football: Niceville Has Plenty to Dread against Lakeland

Niceville faces an uphill battle in their playoff match against Lakeland, the top-ranked high school football team in Florida, with a formidable roster of college-bound talent and a history of dominance, including nine state championships.
Niceville Good Neighbor of the Month: Richard Schmeltzer

Meet Niceville’s Good Neighbor of the Month! Richard Schmeltzer has been recognized for his tireless generosity, from fixing vehicles to helping sick neighbors. Read more about this local hero and how Ryan Cabaniss State Farm is spotlighting community kindness.
Law Enforcement Arrest Suspect For Stolen Car After 47th Street Lockdown in Niceville

Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputies and Niceville Police arrested a suspect for stealing a vehicle after a chase and foot pursuit near 47th Street and Fir Avenue, an area previously plagued by illegal drug activity.
Nathan Nelson Drops of Out of Race to Replace Matt Gaetz in Congress

Nathan Nelson, an Air Force veteran and advocate for veterans, announced the end of his congressional campaign, pledging support for Jimmy Patronis and highlighting his dedication to Northwest Florida’s military mission.
Niceville Hosts Lincoln For the Right to the Final Four. Here’s What They Need to Win

It’s time for the rematch.
Niceville hosts Tally Lincoln at 7PM at home. Will you be there?
Someone Threatened to Blow Up A Bomb At Matt Gaetz’s Home. Here’s What We Know:

Someone threatened to explode a bomb at a home connected with Former Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Family Finds Cluster Bomb: “I Couldn’t Get Out the Door Fast Enough”

In Niceville, Florida, a family discovered a live Vietnam-era cluster bomblet brought home in a toolbox of scrap metal. A Google search misidentified it as inert, but local authorities and Eglin Air Force Base’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team safely removed the dangerous device. The incident highlights the risks of unexploded ordnance near the Eglin test range and the limitations of relying on Google for safety judgments.
Resident Brings Home UXO They Found. Eglin: This is not an out of the ordinary call”

This is a developing story. As we learn more we will add to this story on our website.
Niceville Eagles Win Razor-Close Victory Over Ponte Vedra

Niceville Eagles Win Razor-Close Victory Over Ponte Vedra Christopher Saul November 23, 2024 11:16 pm Sports In Brief: •🧑🤝🧑 Who: Niceville Eagles and Ponte Vedra Sharks •🏈 What: A high school football playoff game decided in overtime •🗓️ When: November 22, 2024 •📍 Where: Niceville, Florida •🤔 Why: To secure a spot in the next […]