UPDATE: Police Say Alleged Child Abduction Attempt in Niceville Was False Report
A child’s quick thinking may have stopped a kidnapping in Niceville—now police need your help to track down the suspect.
Niceville in the Running for Grant to Build New Fire Station in Deer Moss Creek?
Niceville wants to build a $4.2 million firehouse—without spending a dime of local money. Here’s how a federal defense grant could make it happen.
Niceville Football: Robert Stith Commits to West Virginia
A top Niceville wideout is heading to the Big 12 — but not before one more run with the Eagles. Here’s how Robert Stith and Max Roche plan to power Niceville’s offense under a new head coach.
Substitute Employee Arrested At Crestview High For Alleged Lewd Battery on a Minor
For the second time in a week, the Okaloosa County School District is dealing with the arrest of a staff member—this time, an 18-year-old Crestview High School substitute accused of inappropriate conduct with a minor.
This Is How Much Money Niceville’s School Zone Cameras Made in 45 Days
Speeding through Niceville school zones? New traffic cameras aren’t just watching — they’re cashing in. With nearly $100K in tickets issued in just six weeks, here’s who’s paying, who’s getting paid, and why city leaders say this is about more than money.
Dumpster Fire: Walton Commission Fires Sunday, Launches Personal Attacks
A prayer for unity opened the meeting—but by night’s end, the Walton County Commission chambers erupted in public accusations, personal confrontations, and the ousting of Administrator Stan Sunday.
PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates
PR Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates Staff Reports June 12, 2025 8:40 am Okaloosa County, Schools and Education, Walton County In Brief: Two high school seniors, one from Freeport High and one from Rocky Bayou Christian School, each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Emerald Coast Public Relations Foundation. Two graduating seniors from Walton […]
Okaloosa Approves Agreement to Fight For Destin Underpass
A $20 million pedestrian underpass could soon change how people cross one of Destin’s most hazardous intersections — if local leaders can secure federal funding in time.
Masked, Bejeweled, and Ready to Rule: Who Will Be Captain Billy 70?
Masked, Bejeweled, and Ready to Rule: Who Will Be Captain Billy 70? Staff Reports June 3, 2025 3:18 pm Events, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville In Brief: The mysterious new Captain Billy 70 will be revealed when the 70th Annual Billy Bowlegs Coronation Pageant sails into Niceville on June 14 at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. […]
Will Niceville Eliminate THIS Affordable Housing Option?
When a local family added a small home to care for both their aging parent and son with autism, they followed all the rules—yet still sparked a citywide debate about property values, affordable housing, and what it really means to “keep Niceville nice.”
