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

πCelebrate the season at the Yule of Yesteryear festival on Dec. 14! Join us for live music, crafts, kidsβ 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.
Steve Schutt: The Mortgage Hack For Active Duty And Vets to Save $1,000s on their Mortgage in Okaloosa

Steve Schutt, a loan officer at Movement Mortgage, suggests this strategy to help homebuyers save on monthly payments without needing sellers to drop home prices.
2024 Local Election Results for Okaloosa County

In Okaloosa Countyβs general election, around 75% of eligible voters cast their ballots, showing strong support for Republican candidates and certain statewide measures. Notable outcomes included the re-election of Matt Gaetz and Senator Rick Scott, the continuation of the EDATE Tax Exemption, and the passing of amendments two and five. However, amendments for recreational marijuana and extended abortion access fell short of the 60% threshold required for state constitutional inclusion.
Eglin Air Force Base Celebrates 36th Thunderbird Powwow

Eglin Air Force Base began Native American Indian Heritage Month with the 36th Annual Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow, celebrating indigenous cultures through music, dance, and art.
Are You Tracking These Changes in Niceville Real Estate?

Here are the quick bullet points about our local market if you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Niceville in November 2024.