Deitch named Niceville’s New City Manager

Retired Colonel David Deitch will succeed longtime Niceville City Manager Lannie Corbin as city manager. Here are more details about the city’s newest hire and the man himself.
STEMM Academy in Valparaiso to get a facelift over the summer
More than $30,000 in upgrades are coming to STEMM Academy over summer break. Here’s what you’ll see:
One step closer to an Aquatic Center in Niceville? Here’s the latest:

The NWFL Regional Aquatic Center Committee is set to present its highly anticipated Economic Impact Analysis at the upcoming Niceville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting. The presentation will occur on June 13 at 5:00 p.m. in the Niceville City Council chambers. The Economic Impact Analysis, conducted by expert economists and consultants, will shed light on the economic benefits that the Regional Aquatic Center will bring to Niceville. We’ll bring you updates after the meeting.
Three things you need to know from June 2023’s first Okaloosa Commission Meeting

Okaloosa County approves EMS price hike, money for abandoned boat removal in Boggy bayou and more.
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.
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.
Hurricane Season Begins – Rip Currents Expected on Gulf Coast for the Weekend.
Niceville could experience rain from a system that has a chance of brining some tropical-like weather this weekend – but the real threat will be from rip currents.
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.
Renting commerical property in Niceville? Read this first.

With COVID – the commercial office rental space has changed plenty. Know the law about renting commercial space before you sign a contract. Here are some basic tips from the leading law firm in Okaloosa County, Chesser and Barr.