NWFSC Breaks Ground on New Student Housing in Niceville

The first phase of the complex, called Raider Village, will top out and become available for student use in 2025.
TAXES: Valparaiso Saves $200,000 on Insurance, May Balance Budget on Reserves

Valparaiso may not have to raise taxes this year – but they will have to pull money from reserves under their current plan.
Florida Government: Small Unemployment Increase in Northwest Florida

Florida’s workforce continues to grow – and Florida businesses continue to provide jobs for that workforce. Here’s what’s going on with the state’s economy.
Could Taxes in Niceville Go Up Next Year? Here’s what city leadership says and their plans for the future.

Could Taxes in Niceville Go Up Next Year? Here’s what city leadership says and their plans for the future.
Taylor Haugen Foundation Equips Niceville Athletes for Football Season

Ever since his death, Taylor’s parents, Kathy and Brian Haugen, have raised money and traveled the country to provide and outfit special protective pads called EVOshields, which they believe would have saved Taylor’s life if he’d had the gear.
Valparaiso, NVLL Little League Discuss Derelict Field

Sports feature the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Sometimes in one week.
So it is with the Niceville-Valparaiso Little League Organization.
Niceville Podcast Talks Walking Across America, Craft Beer Business with 3rd Planet Brewing’s Fran Camosse.

Fran Camosse doesn’t do things the traditional way. The Massachusetts-born entrepreneur started working at his family’s masonry supply company. After a couple of years, he became a youth pastor – then decided to walk across the United States – from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, all before becoming part owner of 3rd Planet Brewing in Niceville.
Niceville Has Some of the Best Roads In Florida: Here’s why that matters for hurricane season. (It’s not because you can leave quickly!)

Here’s how Niceville’s roads performed on their latest assessment.
Crime Stats Reveal Good News for Niceville
Crime and police assistance calls are down for the month of July. here’s how much.
No – Niceville Won’t Dump Gravel on Your Lawn If Your Grass Gets Too Long.

But they could eventually do this: