Niceville Republicans to Host Congressional Candidate Forum

Republican candidates for the Congressional seat vacated by Matt Gaetz will gather for a forum in Niceville on January 6, with one candidate absent due to travel plans.
Your City’s Christmas Lists For The State Government Are Out Now – Here’s What They Asked For – And If We’re On The Naughty or Nice List.

Local leaders presented over $47 million in funding requests to the legislative delegation. Here’s what your city asked for:
Giving Second Chances: Emerald Coast Life Center Tackles Addiction and Incarceration

Emerald Coast Life Center, founded by Dana Clah, aims to support addiction recovery and reduces recidivism in Okaloosa County through programs addressing trauma, relationships, and life skills, with a focus on underserved populations.
What Will Valparaiso Do About Water Pressure Problems?

Struggling with low water pressure, Valparaiso faces tough decisions and hefty costs to restore reliable service—find out what’s at stake for residents and fire safety.
This Familiar Face Will Run to Replace Dr. Joel Rudman in The Florida House of Reps

Former Okaloosa Commissioner Nathan Boyles has thrown his hat in the ring for an opportuinity to represent most of Santa Rosa County and Northern Okaloosa County in Tallahassee.
Heritage Museum Announces Yule of Yesteryear Dates for 2024

🎄Celebrate the season at the Yule of Yesteryear festival on Dec. 14! Join us for live music, crafts, kids’ activities, and more at Perrine Park in Valparaiso. Free event! More details: heritage-museum.org
The Ho Ho Housing Update For Niceville

The Niceville-Valparaiso real estate market in 2024 shows steady average home prices in the high $400,000s to low $500,000s, with increased days on market indicating potential opportunities for buyers to negotiate favorable terms. Stable interest rates, rate buydown strategies, and a balanced inventory make the area appealing for both buyers and sellers.
Eglin Exercise to Close General Bond Boulevard on December 11.

General Bond Boulevard will close next week for an mass casuality exercise. Here are the details:
Okaloosa Jails Director Resigns

Okaloosa Jails Director Nolan Weeks has resigned his position. Here’s what we know right now:
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.