Niceville’s New Wawa Is Opening With Free Coffee and a First-Responder Challenge
Wawa will celebrate the grand opening of its new Niceville store Thursday, August 27, with free hot coffee, T-shirts for the first 100 customers and a Hoagies for Heroes competition featuring local first responders. The celebration at 1560 E. John Sims Parkway will also include remarks, music, Wally Goose and a ribbon cutting.
After 80 Years, Niceville Church Unveils New Name And A Powerful New Vision
Generations United Church is beginning a new chapter in its more than 80-year history as One Church. The Niceville congregation officially adopted its new name on August 16, saying the change reflects its vision of reaching “just one more” person while maintaining its existing mission, ministries, worship schedule and commitment to the community.
Niceville’s Lacrosse Future Takes Shape At Free August 15 Clinic
Niceville’s growing lacrosse community is coming together August 15 for a free youth clinic at Twin Oaks. The Florida Raptors will hold inaugural tryouts while professional lacrosse player Myles Jones and Navy lacrosse legend Gary Quackenbush lead drills. The event aims to introduce more local children to lacrosse and grow the sport.
Meet Niceville’s New Distinguished Young Woman for 2027
Niceville High School senior Julia Milz has been selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Okaloosa County for 2027, earning recognition for her academic excellence, leadership and character.
Zook Chiropractic Reaches 35 Years of Caring for Niceville Families
Zook Chiropractic is celebrating 35 years in Niceville with a week of community events, refreshments and a $35 new-patient special Aug. 10-14.
Residents talk property tax at Niceville town hall
Niceville residents gathered Monday for a town hall on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed property tax amendment, where City Manager David Deitch explained how potential revenue losses could affect city services, fees and taxes. Residents questioned the city’s projections and discussed possible impacts before the 2026 ballot measure.
This could ‘destroy the state of Florida’: What would DeSantis’ property tax cut mean for citizens?
On Nov. 3, Floridians will head to the polls and vote on a proposal that would drastically reduce property taxes for homeowners. This “Joint Resolution” would increase the Florida homestead exemption — the portion of a home’s value that isn’t taxed — to $250,000 over two years. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spearheaded the “Save Our […]
Escaped Baker Act Patient Found Safely Floating in Turkey Creek
A Baker Act patient who escaped from HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital was safely located after a coordinated search through Turkey Creek involving K9, drone, and marine units.
Perfect Score and Ice Cream: How One Student Won Big
An eighth-grade student at Ruckel Middle School earned statewide recognition after scoring perfectly in Florida’s Math Nation competition.
Relief After Rocky Bayou Threat Turns Out to Be Hoax
Niceville Police say a fifth-grade student confessed to fabricating a school shooting threat discovered at Rocky Bayou Christian School last week.
