Niceville Good Neighbor of the Month: Richard Schmeltzer
Meet Niceville’s Good Neighbor of the Month! Richard Schmeltzer has been recognized for his tireless generosity, from fixing vehicles to helping sick neighbors. Read more about this local hero and how Ryan Cabaniss State Farm is spotlighting community kindness.
Law Enforcement Arrest Suspect For Stolen Car After 47th Street Lockdown in Niceville
Okaloosa Sheriff’s Deputies and Niceville Police arrested a suspect for stealing a vehicle after a chase and foot pursuit near 47th Street and Fir Avenue, an area previously plagued by illegal drug activity.
Someone Threatened to Blow Up A Bomb At Matt Gaetz’s Home. Here’s What We Know:
Someone threatened to explode a bomb at a home connected with Former Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Despite Council ‘No’ – Developer Plans Affordable Housing in Niceville
Niceville City Council rejected a zoning change for an apartment complex on Powell Drive but later approved a CRA overlay adjustment that allows a similar development. The project, led by local developer Paul Sjoberg, aims to provide affordable housing options for essential workers but faces neighborhood opposition due to concerns over traffic and community character.
How Do You Release 30,000 Redfish into Choctawhatchee Bay? With a Really Big Hose:
Okaloosa County and CCA Florida released 30,000 juvenile redfish into Choctawhatchee Bay on Tuesday as part of an effort to enhance fish populations and promote environmental health.
A Champion for Veterans In Niceville
Daquiri Champion, a retired dietician and Air Force wife from Niceville, Florida, has dedicated herself to honoring and supporting veterans. As regent of the Choctawhatchee Bay Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), she coordinates numerous events and services for veterans, including commemorations, charity work, and outreach to military families.
New Body Camera Video Shows How Arrest of Niceville Murder Suspect Went Down
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies had murder suspect Dylan Deschaine cornered in a gas station bathroom with guns drawn… then this happened.
STEVE SCHUTT: This is What the Presidential Election Means for Mortgages and Local Real Estate!
Rising mortgage rates and home prices in Niceville are pushing motivated sellers to negotiate, creating new opportunities for buyers to enter the housing market.
What It’s REALLY Like to Be a POW in a Vietnamese Prison Camp
VIDEO: Retired Air Force Pilot Howard Hill talks about his five years in a Vietnamese Prisoner of War Camp. He tells the harrowing story of his shoot down and capture by communist north Vietnamese militias, his grueling five-year imprisonment in a Hanoi camp for captured Americans, and his release back to his loving wife and family in the United States.
Three Named To Serve On Mid Bay Bridge Authority
Governor DeSantis announces key appointments to the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, including three military veterans with extensive leadership experience. Read more about their backgrounds and what they bring to this crucial role in Okaloosa County’s infrastructure.
