Election Results: One Amendment Passes, The Other Fails in Niceville

Niceville voters made key decisions on city governance, affecting the city clerk’s residency requirement and how council vacancies are filled—see the full breakdown of the results!
Hiccups Hamper Election Day in Niceville

The Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections faced election day issues with early test result postings and unreadable ballots, highlighting challenges in a busy election season.
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.