NHS Theatre Presents “Hello, Dolly!”

Niceville High School Theatre Department will present the Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! this May, featuring a talented cast, professional choreography and vocal direction, and high production values that have set the program apart in Okaloosa County.
Mullins Auto Body Gives Away Car to Niceville Student

Niceville High School student Zikeara Flowers was surprised with a donated car from Mullins Auto Body, thanks to a community-driven effort to support students in need.
SS United States Arrives in Mobile, Prepares for Artificial Reef Deployment

The SS United States has arrived in Mobile, Alabama, after a 1,800-mile tow from Philadelphia, marking the start of preparations for its transformation into the world’s largest artificial reef off Florida’s Gulf Coast, alongside a planned museum and visitor center.
📸: Adult Field Day at Niceville’s 3rd Planet Brewing

Niceville’s 3rd Planet Brewing held the second annual adult field day for the United Way. Can you find yourself in the pics?
Here’s How Walton and Okaloosa Ranked for Child Well Being:

How do Walton and Okaloosa counties compare in child well-being? The latest Florida Policy Institute rankings reveal strengths—and surprising challenges.
All Sports Celebrates Local Athletes in Niceville

The All Sports Association celebrated many local atheletes at their annual banquet Friday night.
Outlaw Biker Implicated in Attack With Explosive at Fort Walton Beach Jimmy Johns

Gregory Simonds, an alleged Outlaws Motorcycle Club member, was arrested in Fort Walton Beach after allegedly throwing an explosive device into a Jimmy John’s following a confrontation with members of a rival biker gang.
Northwest Florida HVAC Company Announces Termination of Employee After Social Media Firestorm Over Homophobic Comments

A viral TikTok controversy has put a Northwest Florida HVAC company in crisis mode—here’s how the owner is responding to the flood of backlash.
SS United States to Depart Philadelphia, Begin Transformation into Artificial Reef

The SS United States will depart Philadelphia on Feb. 17, 2025, for Mobile, Alabama, where it will undergo a year-long preparation to become the world’s largest artificial reef. Once deployed off the Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast, the reef will support marine life and boost diving and fishing tourism.
Here’s What Happened Between Niceville and PAWS at Tuesday’s Council Meeting

After a last-minute email from PAWS cut all ties, Niceville must find a new animal control solution—what happens next?