Red Flag Warning Issued for Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mobile issued a red flag warning for Okaloosa County and Santa Rosa County, due to the high wildfire danger present in the area.
Valparaiso Vessel Vexations Continue: Another Boat Abandoned in Tomโs Bayou
Another Boat has begun its descent to the shallow bottom of Tomโs Bayou in Valparaiso – after the boat was abandoned near the northern shore of the bayou on September 15th.
Mental Health and Higher Ed; Rep. Patt Maney Preps for Third Year in Tallahassee

Representative Patt Maneyโs first two years in Tallahassee went pretty well for him as far as freshmen lawmakers go. He got more bills passed in 2022 than any other freshman lawmaker in Tallahassee – a total of six.
Tiara Record Set in Niceville – Funds Raised for CALM House
Everyone from dudes with beer guts to local pageant winners converged on Nicevilleโs 3rd Planet Brewing September 18th to set a world record and raise money for the CALM House Charity.
Florida Governor Announces Funding to Add CDL Drivers to Florida’s Workforce

Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) will receive $1.5 Million to help alleviate the shortage of CDL-certified truck drivers in the state.
Video: Eglin EOD tests out new Robot

Eglin Air Force Base’s EOD flight has one of just two brand-spankin-new T7 robots. The T7 helps EOD Techs get rid of dangerous unexploded ordinance and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) while keeping Americans and allies safe.
Mayor Henkel, Council Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser in Niceville

Mayor Dan Henkel proclaimed a week in October Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Week
This Is How Many Arrests Niceville PD Made This Month

Chief David Popwell gave the Niceville City Council an update on the crime stats for the month of August at the September 13th council meeting.ย ย The city’s number of arrests continues to drop month by month as the year progresses. A total of 16 arrests, 11 misdemeanors and 5 felonies, were made for the […]
Niceville to Install Speed Bumps in Deer Moss Creek Neighborhood

The City of Niceville will install two sets of speed bumps in the Deer Moss Creek neighborhood of Niceville, despite a protestation letter from the developer, Ruckel Properties. The letter was written in opposition to the potential road upgrade, according to Niceville Public Works Director Jonathon Laird.
Valparaiso Senior/Community Center to Host Fall Festival

The Valparaiso Fall Festival is officially on! Here are the details about the event.