Tourism tax money could make Niceville aquatic center a reality

Could the new tourism tax lead to an aquatics facility in Niceville?
Niceville’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates pride month

Emerald Coast Pride (formerly known as Niceville Pride) is roaring back to celebrate, affirm, and advocate for the lives of LGBTQ+ people of all ages in our community. This year, for the first time, it includes three Saturdays of events in three different cities in our area.
Okaloosa County: Unspent COVID-19 money comes to the aid of local non-profits. Here’s who gets the money!

Unspent money given to local governments by the Biden administration will help local charities stay afloat after a rough couple of years.
Niceville’s 3rd Planet Brewing named one of best microbreweries on earth by Men’s Journal

Men’s Journal named 3rd Planet and nine other microbreweries around the world to their best-of list.
Crestview Man Arrested For Attempting to Bring Gun Through Security at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

A Crestview man was arrested for attempting to bring a gun through TSA security at Destin-Fort Walton Airport – according to an arrest report.
Suspect Apprehended in Niceville area after a all-day standoff on 23rd Street.

A man is under arrest Wednesday evening after a nearly 10-hour standoff between Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies at the home of Michael Steven Leavins on 23rd Street in Niceville.
Niceville man accused of sexual assault on Okaloosa Island
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies accuse Taylor Copeland of sexual assault on the night of May 21.
Plans bloom for a community garden at Twin Cities Pavilion

A non-profit organization has big plans for the grounds surrounding Twin Cities Pavilion in Niceville.
Termites in Bluewater Bay and Niceville – The Night of the Swarm

Sharon Dooley May 23, 2023 3:48 pm Bluewater Bay, Housing, Niceville, Okaloosa County Ew! And they fly, too… They strike each spring, usually first noticed by evening walkers. They seem to surround you as they swarm, sending you running for the safety of home. Once locked inside, you notice there is no escape as they […]
FWC needs your help on the water for Safe Boating Week

FWC says 70% of boat crashes involved someone with this characteristic (It wasn’t BUI).