Niceville 2023 Christmas Parade Green Lit for 1st Saturday in December

This year’s Niceville Christmas Parade will take place on December 2nd, starting at 10 AM.
The parade will take its traditional path, starting at the intersection of Palm and John Sims Parkway, moving down the Parkway, turning onto Mayor Randall Wise Memorial Highway and returning to Palm.
Niceville’s Economic Outlook In 2024 – An Interview with Alan Wood

CCB Community Bank President Alan Wood shares valuable insights on the financial outlook for Niceville, discussing interest rate impacts, home equity opportunities, and the potential effects of a Federal Government Shutdown on the local economy. Learn how these factors might affect your financial landscape.
Whack-A-Mole, But With Drugs: Niceville PD Busts Alleged Drug Den on College Cove

The Niceville Police executed a raid in the drug-prone College Cove neighborhood, leading to multiple arrests as part of their ongoing efforts to combat drug-related issues in the community. The operation follows increased police presence as the city expands its jurisdiction, with local residents expressing support for the efforts to improve community safety.
PHOTOS: Mayor Randall Wise Memorial Highway Opened in Niceville

The City of Niceville held a ceremony to honor the naming of the Mayor Randall Wise Memorial Highway. The highway runs on State Route 285 from College Boulevard to John Sims Parkway
NWFSC’s Devin Stephenson Talks Adaptability, Flexibility and the Future of Eduction:

Dr. Stephenson wrote about the change-centered leadership philosophy he adopted for Florida Politics earlier in September. He believes the world of education, and the world more generally, has got to pay proper attention to the unknown unknowns that the 21st-century economy has brought to the fore. He says that businesses and schools whose leaders don’t account for change will suffer the negative consequences faster and more acutely than in the past.
Want to Own a Brewery in Florida? Now’s Your Chance:

An update in the story about Strange Colt. According to the owner, the brewery will stay open. Here are the details:
Here’s What A Government Shutdown Would Do To Niceville.

The government could shut down on October 1st, 2023.
Here’s are the short and long term affects of a Federal Government Shutdown on Niceville and Valparaiso (and the rest of northwest Florida).
GALLERY: Niceville Celebrates Oktoberfeset 2023 at 3rd Planet Brewing

Check out the photos from this year’s 3rd Planet Brewing Oktoberfest!
Niceville City Council Raises Property Taxes

The Niceville City Council made it official – your property tax rates will increase about ten percent for the next fiscal year. The council voted unanimously on the decision.
OKALOOSA COUNTY: Your Water And Sewer Rates Just Went Up Unexpectedly

A unanimous vote by the Okaloosa County Board on Tuesday means county water users will see an unexpected increase in their monthly water bill starting in October.