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 clerkโs residency.
How To Build A Championship Caliber Football Team at a Small School.

Rocky Bayou Christian Schoolโs 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 programโs turnaround, the teamโs core values, and the schoolโs 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 vesselโs transformation into an artificial reef, planned for deployment off the Florida Panhandle.
NWFSC Graduates Latest Law Enforcement Recruits

Northwest Florida State Collegeโs 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 Highโs 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.
New Body Camera Video Shows How Arrest of Niceville Murder Suspect Went Down

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies had murder suspect Dylan Deschaine cornered in a gas station bathroom with guns drawn… then this happened.
Steve Schutt: The Mortgage Hack For Active Duty And Vets to Save $1,000s on their Mortgage in Okaloosa

Steve Schutt, a loan officer at Movement Mortgage, suggests this strategy to help homebuyers save on monthly payments without needing sellers to drop home prices.
2024 Local Election Results for Okaloosa County

In Okaloosa Countyโs general election, around 75% of eligible voters cast their ballots, showing strong support for Republican candidates and certain statewide measures. Notable outcomes included the re-election of Matt Gaetz and Senator Rick Scott, the continuation of the EDATE Tax Exemption, and the passing of amendments two and five. However, amendments for recreational marijuana and extended abortion access fell short of the 60% threshold required for state constitutional inclusion.