Inside Niceville’s Inspiring New Student Café
A new student-run café at ECAC is giving Niceville students hands-on job training while serving up coffee and community impact.
Gun Fired Inside Niceville Home, Infant Present
Niceville police arrested a woman after a firearm was discharged during a domestic disturbance at a home where a 9-month-old child was present.
Niceville Eagle Pride Travels to Chicago for Percy Grainger Ensemble
Only 5 high school bands in the nation were invited to the prestigious Percy Grainger Festival in Chicago, but after a major travel twist, Niceville is taking a 16-hour bus trip to get there. Find out why, and catch their final preview concert on March 9th before they leave!
Okaloosa School District names Donna Kelley as Pineview School principal
The Okaloosa County School District has appointed Donna Kelley, longtime principal of Northwood Elementary, to lead Pineview School.
Police: Electric Skateboarder in Accident on John Sims In Critical Condition
man riding an electric skateboard was critically injured in a collision with a silver Toyota Sequoia on State Road 20 in Niceville, Florida, on September 8, 2025, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
Niceville resident Col. Steven Butler dies from injuries after State Road 20 crash
Retired Army Col. Steven Butler died from injuries sustained in a July 3 crash and is being remembered for his military service, community involvement, and devotion to family.
Mullins Auto Body Gives Away Car to Niceville Student
Niceville High School student Zikeara Flowers was surprised with a donated car from Mullins Auto Body, thanks to a community-driven effort to support students in need.
Niceville to Host Town Hall Meetings for Community Engagement
The City of Niceville will hold Town Hall meetings hosted by Mayor Dan Henkel and City Manager David Deitch on January 27 and 28 to discuss city updates and gather resident feedback.
Dylan Deschaine’s Attorney Wants His Niceville Murder Case Dismissed. Here’s The Powerful Reason Why:
Newly obtained security footage from Paradise Liquors and Bealls provides further insight into the events leading up to the death of local restauranteur Mike Ledford. The videos depict a confrontation between Ledford and Dylan Deschaine, his alleged killer, and subsequent altercations in the parking lot. Deschaine’s defense attorney has filed a motion to dismiss the case under Florida’s stand-your-ground law. A hearing on the motion is scheduled for December 19.
The Future of The Armed Services Manpower
Niceville High School’s JROTC program, led by Lt. Col. Charles Farmer, Jr., has rebounded to pre-pandemic enrollment levels as national trends show increased interest in military service among youth, though challenges in recruitment eligibility persist.
