College Students Collect More Than 1,000 Books for Local Library

Northwest Florida State Collegeβs Phi Theta Kappa honor society collected over 1,000 books through pop-up drives, surpassing their goal of 300, and celebrated with a reading event for children at the Niceville Library. The project aimed to support the library and children in foster care while also incorporating an academic report on storytelling preservation.
Niceville, FWB High Schools Named to AP School Honor Roll

Niceville and Fort Walton Beach High Schools were honored for their success on AP tests.
No More Basic Mac N Cheese. Treat. Yo. Self.

Craving comfort food? This Gruyere Mac and Cheese, featuring Wisconsin Gruyere and smoky bacon, is the perfect indulgence for National Pasta Month.
Radical Forgiveness – Ruckel Teacher Talks About Hit And Run

The Niceville community has rallied around Ruckel High Teacher and Little League World Series Softball Coach Sarah Carnello after a hit an run driver severely injured her Monday.
Special Needs Park One Step Closer To Reality in Niceville

The only special needs park between Panama City and Pensacola is coming to Niceville. Here’s when construction will begin on the newly revamped Meigs Park – and when the first children will be able to play on it:
Despite Punishing Schedule, Niceville Eagle Pride Excels in Local Competition

The Niceville Eagle Pride Marching Band wowed audiences with stellar performances at both the Southeastern United States Marching Festival in Troy, Alabama, and the Marching Music Performance Assessment in Cantonment, earning straight superior ratings. Check out their whirlwind week of achievements and find out whatβs next for this talented group! #EaglePrideBand
Elected Officials Vote to Buy, Sink SS United States and Create World’s Largest Artificial Reef Near Destin

Destin-Fort Walton Beach has taken a major step toward acquiring the historic SS United States, with plans to convert the iconic ocean liner into the worldβs largest artificial reef and create a museum dedicated to its legacy.
Will the Elections Tank the Niceville Area Real Estate Market?

This article explores how election cycles influence the housing market, particularly through uncertainty surrounding government policies, interest rates, and tax regulations. It offers insights into how homebuyers, sellers, and investors can navigate real estate decisions during election years by staying informed and patient.
Okaloosa Superintendent Reaches Out to Families After Mass Shooting at High School in Georgia

Okaloosa County Schools reaffirm their commitment to student safety, highlighting advanced safety measures and mental health support following a tragic event in Georgia.
This Okaloosa STEMM Academy Student Named Junior Innovator

Emmalynn Otzenberger, a student at Okaloosa STEMM Academy, has been named one of the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.