Niceville Senior Center to Host Free ‘Passport to Health’ Event
The Niceville Senior Center Foundation will hold its 5th annual “Passport to Health” event on March 20, offering free health and wellness resources for adults 55 and older. The event will feature over 30 organizations, educational materials, and door prizes, including a $300 grand prize.
Is There Lead in Valparaiso’s Drinking Water?
The City of Valparaiso sent out notices about the potential for lead in some residents’ drinking water. We went to the City Commission to get answers.
TRICARE SNAFU Leaves Area Healthcare Providers In The Wind
TRICARE’s transition to a new claims processing system has caused significant delays in provider payments, potentially affecting access to care for military members and their families.
Okaloosa County Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexual Battery
A Crestview man, Edgar Enrique Nunez, has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison followed by 20 years of probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor. Multiple agencies, including the Crestview Police Department and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, investigated the case.
State Senator Gaetz Suffers Medical Emergency
Former Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools and State Senator for Okaloosa County Don Gaetz suffered a medical emergency at a speaking engagement near Milton.
The Military Drops Thousands of Pounds of Jet Fuel on Your House. What Happens Next?
The Military Drops Thousands of Pounds of Jet Fuel on Your House. What Happens Next? Christopher Saul January 13, 2025 5:22 pm Eglin Air Force Base, Military, Niceville In Brief: •✈️ What: An F-16 fuel pod fell onto Gene Lowe’s property, spilling jet fuel and causing significant damage. •📍 Where: Lowe’s property near Turkey Creek […]
Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation Offers $1,000 Scholarships
The Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation is awarding $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties pursuing degrees in public relations, communications, marketing, or journalism, with applications due March 17, 2025.
Geek Lights on the Corner Up and Running for Another Year
The Geek Lights on the Corner returns for its 17th season! Build Days are happening in November, and shows start December 2nd. This year’s charity: Sharing and Caring of Niceville. Find out how you can get involved and enjoy this holiday tradition.
Northwest Florida State College Named Among Safest in The Country
Northwest Florida State College Named Among Safest in The Country Staff Reports December 6, 2024 8:44 am Schools and Education In Brief: Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has been recognized as the safest college in Florida and the sixth safest in the nation, thanks to its proactive campus safety measures, cutting-edge technology, and community partnerships. […]
Sheriff, Superintendent Team Up to Save Christmas for Needy Kids
The Okaloosa County School District and Sheriff’s Office are teaming up for the Angel Tree Program, a community-driven effort to bring holiday joy to local students in need.
