This is What Niceville Will Build With Your Tax Money In The Next Five Years:
Niceville City Council greenlights a multi-million dollar capital projects plan, secures nearly half a million in grants, allocates more funding for the “Miracle League” park, and passes a new E-Bike safety ordinance.
Florida Senate passes school choice scholarship overhaul after audit
A critical state audit exposed cracks in Florida’s school choice system — now lawmakers have responded with sweeping reforms that could reshape how billions in education dollars are tracked, verified and protected statewide.
Urgent: Cold Weather Shelters Ready to Save Lives in Okaloosa
Okaloosa County opens cold weather shelters with transportation for residents, families, and the elderly during extreme winter weather.
Stokes named Niceville Firefighter of the Year
Niceville’s firefighters voted – and in an unprecedented move – picked a young gun as firefighter of the year!
Cold Nights Spark Urgent Shelter Openings Across Okaloosa County
Cold weather shelters opened across Okaloosa County Monday night, offering safe overnight refuge for individuals, families, and seniors as temperatures fall.
Critical East Pass Navigation Aids Face Urgent, High-Stakes Replacement
Congressman Jimmy Patronis announced that the U.S. Coast Guard has committed to restoring critical navigation aids at East Pass, a key gateway to the Gulf of America.
Severe weather possible across Northwest Florida this weekend
Emergency officials say a two-wave storm system could bring severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, isolated tornadoes and heavy rain to the region from Friday afternoon through early Saturday.
Okaloosa County Commissioners question license plate reader cameras
Are license plate readers a powerful crime-fighting tool, or a step too far into surveillance? Okaloosa County leaders just opened the debate.
Crestview Police Department set to roll out AI-written body camera reports in 2026
Crestview police are moving closer to rolling out new AI-written summaries of body camera footage after approving a contract in December.
Here’s the latest on the Norreigo Point deal will net an ex-con $70 million
A contentious town hall revealed deep public skepticism over Okaloosa County’s early park plans for a state-purchased waterfront property, as officials insisted the process is just beginning amid scrutiny over price, access, and influence.
