Niceville Police Use Camera System to Track Down Man Who Allegedly Shot at Driver on Rocky Bayou Bridge

Despite being charged with two felonies, the suspect spent a total of one hour, 17 minutes in jail.
Chickens Against Socialism: Val-p Group Attempts to Free the Coop

Citizens group claims 150 signatures to legalize possession of hens in Val-p city limits If one Valparaiso group gets its way, hens will be allowed within city limits. The proposal has run a-fowl of other residents, though. (I got it out of my system, I’m done. Promise.) Missy Reeh-Weakley says she’s a recent transplant to […]
ECCAC Announces Gala In The Garden Fundraiser
Event will feature the Will Thompson Band The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting on their annual signature Gala in the Garden and Golf Weekend, this year presented by George and Janice Hendricks. The Gala features a cocktail hour starting at 5:30 p.m., with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10, at […]
Niceville PD: Roop Stole, Pawned $64,000 in DJ Equipment

Law Enforcement arrested a DeFuniak Springs man on charges he stole almost $65,000 worth of DJ equipment and pawned it at local pawn brokers over a seven month period.
Downtown Niceville: A Tourism Destination?

Niceville may rival Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach or Panama City in the next decade for tourism. But that dream must be bidded out to the best engineering group for realization at a meeting on Thursday, February 2nd.
Ruckel Students Selected for All-State, All-County Bands

The Ruckel Rams Band brought home a treasure trove of state and county-level honors for the latest season!
College Credit for Combat Medics To Become Reality in Florida?

If new Florida House of Representative member Dr. Joel Rudman has anything to say about it, former military personnel who served as combat medics will get college credit for the lifesaving efforts they made downrange.
Abused Children In Northwest Florida Have A New Advocate

Niceville, FL (January 23, 2023)…The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) announced that Debra “Debi” Riley-Broadnax join their team as the non-profit’s new CARES Program Manager.
This is how much Niceville Students Raised For Needy Kids Christmas Presents

Youth Advisory Council Aleena Ponto told the Niceville City Council the students raised the money through community donations, thanks to the efforts of the members of the council.
Niceville Council Chooses Charities For Donations

Niceville’s City Council made it’s decision about the charities and non-profits it will support in 2023. In total, the city was asked for about $28,000 in donations from various agencies and approved $22,500.