Commissioner Claims Water Quality “An Existential Threat To Walton County”
Could a proposed landfill threaten Walton County’s drinking water? Officials hit pause to investigate potential risks to the Floridian Aquifer.
Gaetz’s Explicit AI Images Bill Clears Hurdle in Senate
A Florida Senate bill seeks to crack down on AI-generated explicit images—could this law change digital privacy rights?
New Niceville Councilmen Take Oath of Office
Niceville’s city council just got a shake-up—find out who’s stepping in, who’s stepping out, and what’s next for the city’s leadership!
Can Eglin Actually Close Waterways Near Base? Here’s What We Found Out:
Eglin Air Force Base is shutting down access to parts of local waterways—what’s behind the new security measures and can the Air Force do them?
Emerald Coast Schools Cancel Classes Ahead of Winter Weather
Okaloosa and Walton counties close schools for two days due to expected snow, sleet, and freezing rain, prioritizing student and staff safety.
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.
This Is When Niceville Will Turn On Its New School Zone Speed Cameras:
Niceville will activate new school zone traffic cameras near Niceville High School and Ruckel Middle School soon.
You Could Get Thrown In Jail For This in Niceville Now:
Niceville updated its ordinances to comply with a Florida state law prohibiting sleeping or camping on public property unless designated for recreation.
Crestview Leaders Release New Management Book
Crestview City Manager Tim Bolduc and HR Director Jessica Leavins co-authored A Solution Focused Culture, a book combining narrative and instructional elements to guide municipalities in shifting organizational culture from regulation-focused to resource-oriented.
Some of the World’s Greatest Musical Artists Are Giving A Free Concert in Niceville January 17, 2025
World-class musicians, including Alon Goldstein and acclaimed acts like Amit Peled’s Cello Gang, Eleni Katz, Neo-Art Piano Duo, and Medhelan Duo, will perform a series of free concerts across Florida’s Emerald Coast next week. Organized by the Emerald Coast Music Alliance, the program aims to bring classical music to underserved communities, with two public performances scheduled for January 16 at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium and January 17 at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, both at 6 p.m.
