Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with Gala
The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation will host its first “Paint the Town Red” Gala on February 8, 2025, to celebrate Sacred Heart Bay’s 75th anniversary and support its cardiovascular services.
All Sports Association to Host 56th Annual Award Banquet
The 56th Annual All Sports Association Awards Banquet, featuring keynote speaker Urban Meyer, will honor athletes and support local charities on February 21, 2025, at Northwest Florida State College.
Niceville Will Stop Adding Fluoride To Its Water
Niceville will cease adding fluoride to its drinking water on January 15 after a unanimous council vote, following City Manager David Deitch’s recommendation. Niceville was the last city in Okaloosa County to add fluoride, a practice criticized by some due to concerns about overexposure to fluoride potentially impacting children’s IQs, as reported in a study by the National Institutes of Health. The study, which expressed moderate confidence in its findings, noted the benefits of fluoride for oral health but highlighted concerns about overexposure from multiple sources.
The Florida Bar Acknowledges Investigation of Matt Gaetz
What’s next for former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz? A Florida Bar investigation, a congressional replacement race, and a potential run for governor in 2026.
$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.
Fort Walton Beach Student Named Sunshine State Scholar
Reese Armstrong, a Fort Walton Beach High School junior, has been named Okaloosa County’s 2024-2025 Sunshine State Scholar for her academic excellence, leadership, and contributions in STEM and community activities.
Over Before It Begins – The Race For Niceville Council, Mayor Decided.
Niceville will welcome Heath Rominger and Doug Tolbert to the City Council in March, following the departure of Sal Nodjomian and Carl Donahoo.
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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.”
The Future of The Armed Services Manpower
Niceville High School’s JROTC program, led by Lt. Col. Charles Farmer, Jr., has rebounded to pre-pandemic enrollment levels as national trends show increased interest in military service among youth, though challenges in recruitment eligibility persist.
