Niceville, Freeport, and Crestview Kids Learn Selflessness at This Summer Event

Heat, humidity, and gnats are the three guarantees for a June in Florida. Steve Schutt hopes that as Crosspoint Church’s annual service outreach, Mission Northwest, enters its 14th year, it will continue as the fourth constant for Niceville in June. Schutt, along with other volunteers, will lead 275 children in grades 5-12 in service projects around the Florida Panhandle, helping non-profits and fostering a lifetime commitment to serving others and empathy.
You’ll (Probably) Pay More Taxes If You Vote For This Idea In November

Niceville City leaders outlined the cold hard truth – We gotta pay for roads, cops, firefighters and sewers somehow. Here’s the one thing that looks like it’ll save you money, but will probably cost you if you vote for it this November.
Rocky Bayou Students Graduate. Here’s What They Plan To Do Next:

The Class of 2024 at Rocky Bayou Christian Academy has achieved remarkable success, with all 67 seniors graduating and earning over $5 million in scholarship offers. The school highlighted 11 lifelong students and celebrated their achievements during a commencement ceremony featuring Dr. Voddie Baucham. The full ceremony is available on the school’s Facebook page.
Police: Niceville Man arrested after threatening to kill wife over changed television channel.

Police say a Niceville man threatened to kill his wife with a gun, then a sword and then knives after a dispute over the television channel.
Weddings and Boats, But No Swimming or Fishing? CRA Discusses Future Uses for Downtown Niceville

Niceville’s CRA discussed plans for a facelift to revitalize the Old Town Commercial Village, aiming for a more upscale downtown with pedestrian-friendly spaces and potential waterfront attractions.
Niceville Neighbors Demand Action Over Noise Issues at New Express Oil Change Site

Niceville residents living near a new Express Oil Change construction site say they battle sleepless nights and disrupted routines due to relentless noise, prompting them to seek action from local authorities.
Reclaimed Water, Lower Costs, Another Step Closer to Reality In East Niceville

The City of Niceville has moved forward with plans to create a purple pipe pathway for reclaimed water, with an agreement signed at their recent council meeting. This agreement involves Okaloosa County’s assistance in installing the system, pending final approvals and permits from Eglin Air Force Base.
UPDATE: Clergy, LGBTQ+ Advocates React to Klan Comparisons at Niceville Council

Several citizens, including a Catholic Deacon, called for the city not to rent out the Niceville Community Center to a nonprofit that advocates for the LGBTQ+ community at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Now, the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee and members of the LGBTQ+ community weigh in on the incident and what it means for Niceville.
Proposed Pride Gathering Compared to Ku Klux Klan at Niceville Council Meeting

A heated debate erupted at the Niceville City Council meeting over a planned Pride event, with one man making comparisons of the event to the Ku Klux Klan. Find out what led to this contentious discussion.
Niceville to Host Veterans Day Parade

Niceville Mayor Daniel Henkel tells group the celebration is back.