Takeaways

• The Happy Face Killer, a serial murderer, has been convicted of multiple murders in the Northwest Florida area.
• Several Niceville area schools have been named schools of excellence, recognizing their high performance.
• Changes to base access rules require everyone entering the base to be identified, increasing security measures.
• Eglin Air Force Base is testing autonomous F-16s, which could have various applications in the future.
• A recent drug raid in Valparaiso highlights the ongoing issue of drug-related crimes in the area.
• The Northwest Florida State College Lady Raiders basketball team had a successful season, reaching the national championship game.
• The debate about allowing chickens in Valparaiso continues, with a non-binding referendum narrowly passing.
• A recent house fire in Villa Tasso resulted in the loss of a pet but no human lives.
• State Route 285 is considered a dangerous road due to its narrow lanes and frequent accidents.