Six Arrested in Sheriff Raid on Bluewater Bay Home
Deputies arrested five people at a home known for drug activity in the Bluewater Bay Area. Meth and Fentanyl were involved, according to the arrest reports.
Cosmic Vibrations Indy Music Tour Coming to NWFSC
Northwest Florida State College will host 11 hours of festival-style music on October 29th when the Cosmic Vibrations comes to town.
Got Kids At Lewis? Watch Out For Bears, Say Valparaiso Neighbors

At least two bears who’ve allegedly homesteaded near the Lewis School have initiated concerns from the public in the city of Valparaiso.
Earliest Freeze in a Generation Set To Hit Okaloosa County

The earliest freeze in at least 30 years looks to hit Okaloosa County later this week. Here is how it will affect Niceville.
Niceville Council Rejects Car Lot on Government Avenue

A used Car Lot will not set up shop next to Williams Insurance Agency on Government Avenue in Niceville after a vote of the city council on Tuesday. The lot would have taken the place of the old Angels Attic Thrift Store building.
Niceville Renames Highway To Honor Mayor Randall Wise
Niceville City Council voted unanimously to rename part of SR-285 after Mayor Randall Wise, who passed away in 2020.
Fourth Niceville Historical Marker Planned For Edge Elementary. Here’s The Backstory Behind It:
A small piece of local history will be cast in aluminum and placed in front of Edge Elementary in about a year
Valparaiso Museum to Host Fundraiser

The Heritage Museum will host one of its largest fundraisers on the heels of bad news from Okaloosa County.
What’s Up With That Abandoned Building on Niceville’s Government Ave?

As you head into Niceville/Valparaiso on SR-85, you’ll more than likely see an abandoned building that sits on the right-hand side of the road before you pass Tradewinds restaurant.
Want to learn more about the History of Niceville? These Three Spots Make It Easy!

Mitchener, along with Niceville City Manager Lannie Corbin, unveiled one of three new Florida State Historical Markers on the city’s southwest side, bordering Boggy Bayou.