Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival Announces Free Admission for 5th Season

The Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival is celebrating its fifth season with a series of free classical concerts in Niceville, FL, from May 17 to June 1, 2025.

The Emerald Coast Chamber Music Festival is celebrating its fifth season with a lineup of classical concerts from May 17 to June 1, 2025, in Niceville, FL. All concert tickets will be free, while masterclasses remain paid. The festival will feature internationally acclaimed musicians and student performances.

Lemony Snicket to Headline NWF READS Event in Niceville

Bestselling author Lemony Snicket will appear at NWFSC’s NWF READS event on April 16 for a free community reading and book signing.

Bestselling author Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler) will visit NWFSC on April 16 for a free community reading and book signing as part of the NWF READS series. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville.

Emerald Coast PCA Rodeo Returns to Niceville in November

The Emerald Coast PCA Rodeo returns to Niceville this November, bringing two nights of family-friendly rodeo action to benefit Raider Athletics.

The 3rd Annual Emerald Coast PCA Rodeo returns to Niceville on November 7-8, 2025, featuring family-friendly rodeo events, Mutton Bustin’, and live entertainment at Northwest Florida State College, with proceeds benefiting Raider Athletics.

$400,000 Closer to A New Fire Station in Niceville

Niceville secured a $400,000 grant to fund engineering and design work for a planned fire station in the Deer Moss Creek Development. The station will address the needs of the city’s growing eastern area, support hurricane preparedness, and improve emergency response times. A timeline for construction has not been announced.

Northwest Florida State College Named Among Safest in The Country

Northwest Florida State College Named Among Safest in The Country Staff Reports December 6, 2024 8:44 am Schools and Education In Brief: Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has been recognized as the safest college in Florida and the sixth safest in the nation, thanks to its proactive campus safety measures, cutting-edge technology, and community partnerships. […]

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.