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.
📸: Niceville Football Leaves For Lakeland Final Four Game

Niceville’s 12-1 football team has left for Lakeland for what is likely to be the toughest contest of their season thus far.
Man Threatens To Blow Up Niceville Duplex, Starts Standoff in DeFuniak Springs – Details:

Michael Stephen Boone was arrested following a bomb threat, a standoff, and arson after he threatened a local citizen and law enforcement. Multiple agencies responded, and Boone now faces several charges as the investigation continues.
With Tentative Plan, Valparaiso Will Avoid Fire Department Financial Crisis

Valparaiso and Niceville may have a crucial deal on fire protection, but can Valparaiso’s plan to stand on its own two feet with a new fire department succeed?
Here are the best spots to watch Niceville 4th of July Fireworks on Boggy Bayou!

Here are the top five spots to check out for a wonderful, firework-filled evening on Boggy Bayou in Niceville or Valparaiso
Union Alleges Wrongful Termination, Free Speech Violations at City of Niceville

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has filed a lawsuit against the city of Niceville, claiming former Lieutenant Timmy Sallee was unjustly fired due to his role in union negotiations.
Niceville FD Battalion Chief Fired, Firefighters Demand Answers

More than 20 Niceville Fire Department firefighters voiced their discontent at the City Council meeting regarding the termination of Battalion Chief JD Curry, highlighting concerns over lack of explanation and impact on department morale.
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 […]
Eliminating 45-Minute Waits for Advanced Life-Saving Care in Niceville – Here’s the Plan

Niceville’s Fire Department Union will have a new contract – and the wait times to get an ambulance during the busiest months of the year will reduce if all goes well in the next couple of months. Niceville’s Fire Chief and Police Chief reported on all of the goings-on concerning their departments. Here are the highlights:
Niceville Toddler Medivaced to Pensacola in Drowning Incident

A Niceville-area toddler was medivaced via helicopter to Pensacola after a near-drowning incident on a lake in the Rocky Bayou Country Club Estates on Wava Drive Saturday afternoon.