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 won’t directly cost the city’s taxpayers a dime.
State Group Honors Niceville Youth Council for Community Service
Chris Holley, II, of the Florida League of Cities, made the drive from Tallahassee to Niceville last week to bestow another statewide honor on Boggy’s Youth Advisory Council.
Niceville PD to Increase Patrols Between 3rd Planet, Publix.
Niceville Police Chief David Popwell said he would prioritize police patrols along the unused land between 3rd Planet Brewery and Publix grocery store.
Edge Elementary Teachers Win $9,000 in Grants
Four Edge Elementary School teachers earned more than $9,000 for several needs in their school.
“Teaching is the Hardest Job I’ve Ever Done In My Life.” Kelly Humphrey, Niceville High Teacher of the Year
Humphrey graduated from Niceville High School in 1980. Her brother and sister graduated from NHS as did her son. “My husband and I chose to live in Niceville, because we wanted our son to be able to go to school in Okaloosa County.”
