Niceville Track Athlete Receives His Fourth State Championship Ring

Niceville Track Athlete Receives His Fourth State Championship Ring Christopher Saul September 10, 2024 1:56 pm Sports In Brief: Dawson Isbell, a four-time state track and field champion, returned home to receive his final state championship ring and support his brother’s football game. •Isbell, now a freshman at Troy University, credits past athletes for his […]
Developer Jay Odom Sues Former Business Partner For Racketeering

Developer Jay Odom Sues Former Business Partner For Racketeering Christopher Saul September 9, 2024 1:50 pm Business, Crime, Walton County In Brief: •Jay Odom filed a RICO lawsuit against former business partner Robert Smith, accusing him of a two-decade-long conspiracy involving fraudulent lawsuits and defamation. •The lawsuit alleges Smith manipulated legal and government agencies to […]
PHOTOS: Niceville Eagles Overpower Pine Forest In Rain-Soaked Showdown, 36-14

The Niceville Eagles defeated Pine Forest 36-14 in a rainy home game, with standout performances from Johnny Lewis Jr. and Connor Matthews, as Pine Forest struggled with early mistakes and turnovers.
Is This Tax Incentive For Big Corporations Something You Should Vote For In November?

Will Okaloosa County continue its tax breaks for big businesses, or will local concerns tip the balance? Find out what’s at stake in the upcoming November 2024 referendum.
This Is How Crestview, Niceville, FWB and Other Areas Voted In Okaloosa Elections

Curious how local elections shaped up this August? Discover the surprising voting trends, regional powerhouses, and the role of endorsements in Okaloosa County’s primaries!
Strange Colt Announces Closure of Brewery

As Strange Colt Brewing bids farewell, Niceville’s craft beer scene tightens—what’s next for local breweries amidst a wave of closures?
Drug Raid in Niceville Leads to Several Arrests

A combined law enforcement contingent alleges these four people possessed drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine./
New Eglin Commander Holds All Call

Brig. Gen. Mark Massaro, the new 96th Test Wing commander, emphasized mission, personnel care, and potential organizational changes during his first address at Eglin Air Force Base.
Lewis Falcons Host First Football Game – Thanks To Facility Upgrade on Campus

The Lewis School in Valparaiso celebrated its first-ever home football game at a new field funded by the half-cent sales tax, marking a major milestone for the school’s athletic program and the local community.
This Niceville Entrepreneur Leveraged His Time in Prison to Build Something Great!

From a federal prison cell to training the next generation of sports stars—discover how Niceville’s JP Mikhael turned his life around and is now shaping the futures of local athletes at his Valparaiso gym.