FDLE Commissioner and NWFSC Alumnus Mark Glass to Deliver Commencement Address
FDLE Commissioner and NWFSC alumnus Mark Glass will deliver the Spring 2025 commencement address at his alma mater during ceremonies scheduled for May 9 in Niceville.
Will Niceville Get A Sister City After Manager’s Trip?
What do a small Florida city and Taiwan’s largest metropolis have in common? A military bond could bring them closer than ever.
Northwest Florida State College Hosts 2025 Arnie Hart Exhibition
Northwest Florida State College’s Mattie Kelly Arts Center will host the 2025 Arnie Hart Juried Student and Faculty Exhibition, featuring 75 selected student artworks, with an opening reception and awards ceremony on April 10 in Niceville.
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.
Early Voting Temporarily Halted in Okaloosa County Due to Winter Storm Enzo
Early voting in Okaloosa County is temporarily suspended on January 21 through 23, 2025, due to Winter Storm Enzo, with operations resuming on January 24 and key details provided for Election Day and voting procedures.
Okaloosa County School District Opens Kindergarten and New Student Registration
Okaloosa County School District has opened registration for kindergarteners and new students for the 2025-2026 school year, requiring families to use the Focus Parent Portal for enrollment.
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.
📸: Niceville Kids Enjoy City’s Fall Festival
Niceville’s annual fall festival on October 22 attracted a large crowd for pony rides, candy-themed activities, and a special performance by the Ruckel Middle School majorettes.
French Students Arrive in Crestview for Cultural Exchange
Twenty students from Crestview’s Sister City of Noirmoutier are exploring American culture through an exciting two-week exchange filled with activities and new friendships.
Strange Colt Announces Closure of Brewery
As Strange Colt Brewing bids farewell, Niceville’s craft beer scene tightens—what’s next for local breweries amidst a wave of closures?
