$400,000 Closer to A New Fire Station in Niceville
Niceville secured a $400,000 grant to fund engineering and design work for a planned fire station in the Deer Moss Creek Development. The station will address the needs of the city’s growing eastern area, support hurricane preparedness, and improve emergency response times. A timeline for construction has not been announced.
Summer in South Walton Starts With Two Shark Attacks
On Friday, June 7th, two shark attacks occurred just 4 miles apart along the beaches of South Walton County, injuring three people. The first attack happened near WaterSound Beach around 1:20 p.m., where a 45-year-old woman swimming past the first sandbar sustained severe injuries resulting in the amputation of her arm. An hour and a half later, two teenage girls standing in waist-deep water at Seacrest Beach were attacked, with one suffering severe injuries to her leg and hand. Both critically injured victims were airlifted to local trauma centers. These incidents mark the third and fourth shark attacks in Walton County in recent years.
You’ll (Probably) Pay More Taxes If You Vote For This Idea In November
Niceville City leaders outlined the cold hard truth – We gotta pay for roads, cops, firefighters and sewers somehow. Here’s the one thing that looks like it’ll save you money, but will probably cost you if you vote for it this November.
STATE TROOPERS: Woman Claims She Was Called By ‘God’ To Shoot People on I-10 During Solar Eclipse
A woman from Georgia allegedly told State Troopers she was called by ‘God’ to shoot and wound two people on Interstate 10 during the solar eclipse.
Fire in Villa Tasso Claims Life of Dog
firefighters from Walton County Fire Rescue and Eglin Air Force Base Fire & Emergency Services worked together to rescue a person trapped in a burning home. Despite challenging conditions, they managed to reach the victim and provide life-saving assistance.
Florida SR 285 Crash Kills One, Injures Two More
Heart-wrenching news from Walton County as a fatal head-on collision on SR 285 claims one life and injures two.
Morning Commute Chaos: Passenger Grabs Steering Wheel, Crashes Car in Rush Hour Incident
What happened that backed up base traffic on John Sims Thursday morning?
Alone, Unafraid: Training Reveals The Realities of Active Shooter Response For Niceville Police
Niceville Police Officers undergo specialized training for active shooter scenarios, emphasizing the critical need for rapid response in the first moments of an incident. Chief Popwell aims to instill a sense of gravity in his officers, preparing them for the harsh realities they might face when protecting the community.
Niceville Fire Department Welcomes New Fire Engine
Tradition Dates Back to Early 20th Century When push came to shove, the Niceville Fire Department wouldn’t let a little weather stand in the way of a century-old tradition. Despite a steady rain, department members celebrated the arrival of their newest fire truck with a traditional “push-in” ceremony Tuesday morning as dignitaries, residents, and excited […]
