PHOTOS: Pine Forest Tops Crestview in Trench Warfare-Style Contest
On a rainy field where every yard counted – Crestview would lose a tight game to Pine Forest at home for homecoming.
Psychadelic Vibes in Niceville: Berlioz’s Symphony Set to Dazzle For Halloween Season
Step into the haunting, opium-fueled world of Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season with a Halloween concert that’s sure to dazzle Niceville’s music lovers!
3rd Planet to Hold 5th Annual Oktoberfest for Charity
The fifth annual Oktoberfest at 3rd Planet Brewing in Niceville will take place this weekend, featuring food, beer, and live music from the Oompah band Edelweiss. The event supports local charity efforts by the Knights of Columbus, while festival-goers can enjoy a variety of activities, including a keg toss and the brewery’s new beer hall.
Man Threatens To Blow Up Niceville Duplex, Starts Standoff in DeFuniak Springs – Details:
Michael Stephen Boone was arrested following a bomb threat, a standoff, and arson after he threatened a local citizen and law enforcement. Multiple agencies responded, and Boone now faces several charges as the investigation continues.
Elected Officials Vote to Buy, Sink SS United States and Create World’s Largest Artificial Reef Near Destin
Destin-Fort Walton Beach has taken a major step toward acquiring the historic SS United States, with plans to convert the iconic ocean liner into the world’s largest artificial reef and create a museum dedicated to its legacy.
Niceville Aids Hurricane Helene Victims
As Hurricane Helene’s storm surge fades, local firefighters head east to assist in recovery, facing rugged conditions and long hours.
Raid on Niceville Business Leads To Arrest for Gun, Drugs Possession
Two individuals were arrested at a Niceville bike shop on charges of firearm possession and drug-related offenses following the discovery of methamphetamine paraphernalia.
Hurricane Helene Watch. Here’s What We Know Now:
The National Weather Service in Mobile is monitoring a low-pressure system near the Yucatan Peninsula, which could develop into a tropical depression later this week as it moves north into the Gulf of Mexico. While no immediate impact is expected for northwest Florida, residents are urged to stay informed and prepare for possible hazardous marine conditions and rip currents.
Niceville’s Good Neighbor of the Month: Melissa Kearley!
This month’s Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Neighbor of the Month is Edge Elementary Principal Melissa Kearley!
The Smartest Kids You Know: Niceville Students To Present Grad-Level Research In Japan
Niceville High School’s Gifted Program will send eight students, including senior Lily Suttlemyre, to Japan’s NaGISA Marine Science Conference to present research on near-shore ecosystems alongside top global scientists.
