RECALL: Coca Cola Pulls Some Sodas From Valparaiso Facility From Shelves

Coca-Cola voluntarily recalls 2,000 cases of Sprite, Diet Coke, and Fanta Orange due to ‘foreign material.’ Uncertainty lingers as specific batch details remain undisclosed. FDA classifies it as Class II recall. No reported illnesses yet.
Niceville Named Safest City In Florida Again

For the second consecutive year, Niceville, Florida, claims the title of the safest town in Florida, boasting a decline in violent crime rates. With numbers significantly below both the national and state averages, Niceville sets a new standard for community safety.
ELECTION 2024: Valparaiso Gears Up for City Commission Election: Two Seats in the Spotlight

Valparaiso has two seats coming up for election in March, 2024. Here’s what we know right now:
All But One Niceville/Valparaiso School Earns an A From Florida Department of Education

Collegiate High School and Niceville High School emerged as academic powerhouses, outperforming state standards in standardized testing, college readiness, and graduation rates. Okaloosa STEMM Academy and Ruckel Middle School also stood out, securing top spots in the middle school rankings, while elementary schools Edge, Plew, and Bluewater maintained their A ratings.
Crimson Tide Bests the Oregon Ducks in Niceville

Jadrian Tracy goes up for an unsuccessful field goal against Alabama’s Aaron Estrada. 99-91 victory for the 17th-ranked Tide over resilient Ducks squad. It’s hard to blame the ticketholders for missing the consolation game between Alabama and Oregon Saturday morning – beach weather was in full effect for the game between the two big-name opponents […]
Okaloosa’s State Government Representatives Gathered at NWFSC. Here’s What Niceville Asked For:

Florida legislators, including Senator Jay Trumbull, discussed a diverse set of issues at Northwest Florida State College, from national concerns like vaccine mandates and education policies to local matters such as stormwater and roadway infrastructure. Find out what they had to say about these pressing topics.
TAXES: Valparaiso Saves $200,000 on Insurance, May Balance Budget on Reserves

Valparaiso may not have to raise taxes this year – but they will have to pull money from reserves under their current plan.
Niceville Has Some of the Best Roads In Florida: Here’s why that matters for hurricane season. (It’s not because you can leave quickly!)

Here’s how Niceville’s roads performed on their latest assessment.
The Purple Party Bus – Niceville’s Softball Team Returns Home After Turbulence

After a third place finish and a couple of hiccups getting back – the NVLL Juniors Softball team has returned to Niceville
Happy Birthday, Coast Guard! Here’s the Untold History of Coast Guard Station Destin.

Way back on August 4, 1790, at the behest of then Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, Congress created the precursor to the United States Coast Guard.