Fort Walton Beach Council sets hearing after assault claim against Charter Chair
The Fort Walton Beach City Council will hold a hearing on July 8 to decide whether to remove Charter Review Committee Chair Mike Minich after allegations from former Councilman Travis Smith that Minich shoved him following a recent meeting.
UPDATE – Tragedy in Destin: Parents Drown, Son Saved by Heroic Beachgoer
Two people died in an apparent drowning on May 27 near SunDestin Resort in Destin, marking the first confirmed drowning fatalities of the 2025 summer season in Okaloosa County.
DETAILS: Niceville Eagles Football Schedule 2025
Niceville Football is back with a loaded 2025 schedule—rivalries, rematches, and playoff dreams all on the line.
“I had no clue what to do” — Former Niceville Eagle was just feet away from a campus shooting at FSU.
“I had never once been told what to do in the case of an emergency here,” A Niceville alum and current student at FSU talks about the reaction to the April 17 shooting on campus.
Day Tripper Rides Longleaf Greenway Trail
Discover the rugged beauty and peaceful solitude of the Longleaf Greenway Trail in Point Washington State Forest, where hikers and bikers can escape the busy 30A scene for an 8-mile adventure through nature.
This is The Newest Business Coming to Niceville:
🚨 Big news for Niceville! Wawa is officially coming to town—get ready for hoagies, coffee, and more. Here’s what we know so far!
This Familiar Face Will Run to Replace Dr. Joel Rudman in The Florida House of Reps
Former Okaloosa Commissioner Nathan Boyles has thrown his hat in the ring for an opportuinity to represent most of Santa Rosa County and Northern Okaloosa County in Tallahassee.
Radical Forgiveness – Ruckel Teacher Talks About Hit And Run
The Niceville community has rallied around Ruckel High Teacher and Little League World Series Softball Coach Sarah Carnello after a hit an run driver severely injured her Monday.
The Results Are In! Cox Wins District 3 Seat
After a tense five days of recounts, Sherri Cox narrowly clinches victory in the District 3 Okaloosa County Commissioner election by just 14 votes—what’s next for her and runner-up Keri Pitzer?
Recount in District 3 Race Scheduled for Saturday
A recount has been triggered in the Okaloosa County District 3 Commissioner race due to a razor-thin margin of 13 votes between candidates Keri Pitzer and Sherri Cox.
