Niceville Business Spotlight: The Intern Who Became Owner!

It’s not every day you hear about an intern who ends up running the company – but that’s what happened at Katie’s House of Flowers. The story + a discount!
Niceville Chorus Sings In The Holiday Season

Niceville Area Choruses will sing in the holiday season next month. Here are the details!
February ’22 Niceville Shooting Update

The four men accused of involvement in a shootout which killed two other remain in prison. Here’s what we know about their cases and what happens next.
Stop Foster Kids From Moving Their Belongs In Trash Bags This Christmas Season

Foster Children Must Transport Their Belongings From Home To Home In Trash Bags. Want To Stop That From Happening? Here’s How To Do It.
Valp Commissioners Approve More Affordable Housing Construction

A 3-1 vote by the Valparaiso City Commission at their last meeting means six more privately built medium-density housing units will be built on Valparaiso Avenue in the city’s heart.
Where’s Niceville’s Meth Coming From? Here’s The Answer:

There sure seems to be a lot more of it on the streets if you look at the arrest reports around Niceville in the last month
Industry of the Future? Hsu Foundation Wants You(r Government) to Co-Sign On A $102 Million Grant

A local nonprofit started by entrepreneur Paul Hsu wants to partner with Okaloosa County to apply for a $100M+ grant. Commissioners aren’t sold on the idea.
Exile From Boggy – High Costs Force Out Low-Income Residents

Poorer Niceville residents are getting priced out of their homes. Here’s why its happening and what it means for you.
Okaloosa Commissioners Sworn In For Their Next Four-Year Term.

Commissioners Carolyn Ketchel (R-Shalimar) and Trey Goodwin (R-Fort Walton Beach) were re-installed before Tuesday’s board of county commissioners meeting.
Valparaiso to Purchase New Fire Truck With ARPA Money

Valparaiso will own a brand new fire truck – in about three years for a price in the high six figures – but it wonβt directly cost the city’s taxpayers a dime.