This Group Just Donated $14,000 to Okaloosa Schools
Okaloosa Public Arts (OPA) presented the Okaloosa County School Board with a check for $14,000 to support arts programs in schools at the board’s August 22nd meeting.
18-Wheeler Spills Diesel, Closes SR 20 in Bluewater
The North Bay Fire Department, The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol all responded to an accident between a diesel tanker truck and a commuter car Monday afternoon on State Route 20 in Bluewater Bay.
Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office Drone Latest Victim to New Florida Rule
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Drone is the latest casualty of the Florida State Government’s mandate that all government agencies stop using DJI products – and only use products approved from a short list of manufacturers.
It’s Official: Niceville Elections Have a New Date On The Calendar!
It’s official – Niceville’s elections for city council and mayor will change from July to March in odd-numbered years
Niceville Tax Increase Proposal – Here’s the Latest:
The City of Niceville’s staff proposed an increase in property tax of 0.3 mills – or about $200 on the average house in the city per year.
But, if Tuesday (16 August) night’s budget hearing indicates anything – that increase may likely see a reduction.
40 Jailers Short – Okaloosa County Gives Bonuses to First Responders
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to grant the county’s corrections officers and full-time lifeguards a one-time bonus of $1,421.
August 16th Update: Traffic Crash Kills Niceville Police K-9, Puts Officer in Hospital
A traffic crash late Sunday, August 7th claimed the life of a police canine and put a Niceville Police Officer in Custody – Chief David Popwell confirmed Sunday night.
This Niceville Man Wants $300,000 to Overhaul Niceville’s Baseball Stadium. Here’s His Plan To Get The Money
The City of Niceville – and the rest of the county may now use Tourism Development Tax money, also known as hotel tax money on projects.
Niceville IT Warns About Continued Hacking Attempts Resulting From International Events
Yet another IT threat is out, about and attempting to gain access to the City of Niceville’s servers – according to City of Niceville IT Director Chad Morris.
NWFSC Baseball Coach Talks Scholarships, Fall Ball + Pensacola Pelicans
In light of the fall schedule’s release, we sat down to talk to the Raiders’ Skipper, and longtime coach Doug Martin about the fall schedule, a recent reunion of the Pensacola Pelicans – of which he was a coach, and more.
