Niceville’s Taxes Are (Probably) Going Up – But City Leaders Think You’ll Be Happy About It Because of This Project

Niceville leaders say a proposed property tax hike will finally bring residents their long-awaited sports complex while tackling years of deferred maintenance.
Expect This Pier and Dock To Be Finished in Niceville By Next Summer:

Niceville has approved a $3 million project to build a pier and dock on Boggy Bayou, marking the first phase of the long-awaited Old Town Landing development.
Everything You Need To Know About Niceville’s School Zone Cameras

Niceville’s speed cameras are back on for the school year, enforcing different speed limits throughout the school day and issuing $100 tickets to drivers over the threshold.
This Student May Save Niceville Elementary Schoolers Lives With An Idea

A Rocky Bayou Christian School fifth-grader’s letter to the city led to a new sidewalk installation near Plew Elementary School in Niceville, improving safety for student pedestrians.
Valparaiso’s Fire Chief Is Out. Is This A Golden Opportunity?

Valparaiso just lost its fire chief—and with it, the City may be inching closer to a historic fire department merger that could reshape emergency services across the Twin Cities.
Taiwan Trip Sparks Big Ideas for Niceville’s Future

Taiwan Trip Sparks Big Ideas for Niceville’s Future Staff Reports June 3, 2025 11:17 am Business, News, Niceville In Brief: Niceville City Manager David Deitch returned from his trip to Taiwan, where he met with local leaders – including a past and a future presidential candidate for that country. Deitch visited the island nation off […]
City Manager Gives Update on Mullet Grounds Lease With Air Force, Potential For New Ball Fields in Niceville

Niceville City Manager David Deitch provided an update on efforts to expand the city’s sports field facilities, including ongoing negotiations with the Air Force for a long-term lease on the Mullet Festival Grounds and conversations with local landowners. The proposed lease would cost the city roughly $65,000 annually, though Deitch hopes to offset the cost with in-kind services. The total project could cost between $10-15 million, and the city is exploring a variety of funding sources to move forward.
After Just One Week, Niceville’s New School Zone Cameras Caught THIS MANY Speeders

More than 600 drivers were recorded speeding in Niceville school zones during the first week of new traffic cameras, prompting city officials to urge caution and compliance.
Here’s What Happened Between Niceville and PAWS at Tuesday’s Council Meeting

After a last-minute email from PAWS cut all ties, Niceville must find a new animal control solution—what happens next?
Niceville Police Activate School Zone Speed Cameras

Speeding in school zones is a growing concern—find out how Niceville’s new enforcement program aims to protect students and crack down on violations.