Range Road 213 now considered Closed Area
A section of Range Road 213 at Eglin Air Force Base is now a Closed Area, restricting public and recreational traffic to ensure security and safety. Only authorized personnel, including military and utility workers, may use the road. Enforcement measures include increased patrols, new signage, and potential fines for violations.
Jack Schlechter Appointed to First Judicial Circuit Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Judge Jack Schlechter to the First Judicial Circuit Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Bergosh’s retirement. Schlechter has served as an Okaloosa County judge since 2022 and previously worked as a prosecutor and private attorney.
ANOTHER delay hampers SS United States trip to the bottom of the Gulf.
The SS United States is set to leave Philadelphia on February 8, 2025, en route to Mobile, Alabama, where contractors will prepare it for deployment as the world’s largest artificial reef. The transformation will take approximately a year, with the final reef location expected to be 20 nautical miles south of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Okaloosa County will also develop a museum to preserve the ship’s history.
Adams Sanitation Expands Commercial Waste Services in Okaloosa County
Adams Sanitation has received approval from the Okaloosa County Commission to offer commercial waste hauling services, beginning in Northern Okaloosa County.
Lemony Snicket to Headline NWF READS Event in Niceville
Bestselling author Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler) will visit NWFSC on April 16 for a free community reading and book signing as part of the NWF READS series. The event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville.
This is The Newest Business Coming to Niceville:
🚨 Big news for Niceville! Wawa is officially coming to town—get ready for hoagies, coffee, and more. Here’s what we know so far!
Niceville Businessman and Former Councilman enters the Okaloosa County Commission District 3 Race.
Heath Rominger, a Navy veteran, former Niceville councilperson, and general contractor, has entered the race for Okaloosa County Commission District 3. Rominger, the only candidate from Niceville or Valparaiso, brings a wealth of experience from his military service and local government tenure. His candidacy adds to the competitive field aiming to replace Nathan Boyles, with the Republican primary set for August 20.
