7th Group Sergeant Killed in Hunting Accident on Eglin
A Seventh Special Forces Group sergeant died after being struck by a stray bullet in a suspected hunting accident on Eglin Air Force Base’s range Sunday morning. Florida Fish and Wildlife agents and the Air Force’s Office of Special Investigations are looking into the incident.
Congressional Candidate Jimmy Patronis Talks F-35 Program, Affordable Housing and Daycare in Niceville
Jimmy Patronis, running for Florida’s 1st Congressional District seat, addressed the F-35 program, housing issues, and campaign priorities during a Niceville event.
Who Is Impact 100?
“Imagine the power of women coming together to create $100,000 grants—see how Impact 100 Northwest Florida is changing lives in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.”
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.
Niceville Woman Credits This Chore For Helping Her Reach 104th Birthday.
Lillian Fowler celebrated her 104th birthday at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church, reflecting on a life filled with gardening, community involvement, and unwavering spirit.
Okaloosa County Wins Appeal Against Timberview Helicopters
Okaloosa County won an appeal in a lawsuit filed by Timberview Helicopters regarding the termination of their agreement.
Eagle Scout, LA Rams Long Snapper Alex Ward Delivers Keynote Talk About Value of Scouting
Los Angeles Rams long snapper and Eagle Scout Alex Ward shared how scouting shaped his career and life at a Scouts BSA event in Northwest Florida, where he also had his long-delayed Eagle Scout ceremony.
Crestview Woman Fights Uphill Battle Against Sickle Cell In Florida
Allison Morris, a caregiver to her daughter Samariah, who battles Sickle Cell disease, founded the non-profit “We Reign” to advocate for resources, awareness, and support. Samariah, a vibrant dancer, faces regular pain crises exacerbated by limited local infrastructure. The organization aims to educate, fund research, and assist caregivers in managing the challenges of the disease.
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.
Boggy Update: The News That Eclipsed the Pun
On this week’s edition of Boggy Update – we talk about, sure, the eclipse – but we also cover local election results, a drug raid in Niceville and more.
