Niceville’s April Good Neighbor: Aleta Milton
She may be retired, but Aleta Milton’s schedule is full of giving back—find out why she’s been named Niceville’s Good Neighbor of the Month.
Customary Use Bill Passes Final Stop Before Floor Vote. Will You Get Access to the Sand?
Will public beach access return to Walton County? A new bill just cleared a major hurdle in the Florida Senate.
Judge Denies Stand Your Ground Motion in Ledford Murder Case
A local man accused of murder won’t get his case tossed under Stand Your Ground—see why the judge says the evidence doesn’t add up.
There Is A VERY Good Chance Customary Use Will Return to South Walton Beaches. Here’s Why:
Did Florida lose its beaches over a plate of lasagna? A new bill could reverse the 2018 law that changed public access—and it’s just one vote away.
“I had no clue what to do” — Former Niceville Eagle was just feet away from a campus shooting at FSU.
“I had never once been told what to do in the case of an emergency here,” A Niceville alum and current student at FSU talks about the reaction to the April 17 shooting on campus.
AFSOC Enlisted Leader Fired
AFSOC’s top enlisted leader was removed this week—what led to the sudden change remains unclear.
Valparaiso Commissioner Resigns, Search Begins For Replacement
A sudden resignation has left an open seat on the Valparaiso City Commission — here’s who’s stepping in and what comes next.
School District Answers Questions About Mistaken Lockdown at Plew Elementary
A mistaken emergency alert sent to Plew Elementary School parents was the result of human error in the school district’s Apptegy communication platform, prompting a review of protocols.
2025 Hurricane Season Forecast for the Emerald Coast, Florida
Hurricane season could bring more than the usual number of storms this year—here’s how local emergency leaders are getting ready, and what you should be doing now.
Will Niceville Get A Sister City After Manager’s Trip?
What do a small Florida city and Taiwan’s largest metropolis have in common? A military bond could bring them closer than ever.
