Permitless concealed carry comes to Northwest Florida: Here are the rules you need to know so you don’t get thrown in prison.

Are you thinking about using permit less carry in Florida when the new law goes into effect July 1? Here are some things you need to know before you do, so you don’t go to jail.
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.
Juicy Beef and Tasty Bird! Fatboy’s Niceville soft opening details here:

If you’ve gone to get groceries at the Publix in Niceville over the last couple of months, you’ve seen the signs – Niceville’s Fatboy’s Restaurant is coming to town.
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.
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.