Budget Crisis In Valparaiso: City Risks Losing Professional Fire Department
Valparaiso’s fire services are on the line as budget woes force the city to consider drastic measures—will they find a solution before time runs out?
Developer Jay Odom Sues Former Business Partner For Racketeering
Developer Jay Odom Sues Former Business Partner For Racketeering Christopher Saul September 9, 2024 1:50 pm Business, Crime, Walton County In Brief: •Jay Odom filed a RICO lawsuit against former business partner Robert Smith, accusing him of a two-decade-long conspiracy involving fraudulent lawsuits and defamation. •The lawsuit alleges Smith manipulated legal and government agencies to […]
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.
Strange Colt Announces Closure of Brewery
As Strange Colt Brewing bids farewell, Niceville’s craft beer scene tightens—what’s next for local breweries amidst a wave of closures?
Lewis Falcons Host First Football Game – Thanks To Facility Upgrade on Campus
The Lewis School in Valparaiso celebrated its first-ever home football game at a new field funded by the half-cent sales tax, marking a major milestone for the school’s athletic program and the local community.
Former Okaloosa Deputy Charged In Death of Hurlburt Airman Fortson
The State Attorney has charged former Okaloosa Deputy Eddie Duran in the death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson.
General Gary Luck -“Father of America’s Joint Force” Dies
Retired Army General Gary Luck, a distinguished military leader and mentor, passed away at 87, with a memorial service to be held on September 19.
A Bed 4 Me Celebrates 3,000th Delivery To Needy Child.
A Bed 4 Me, a Niceville-area non-profit, celebrated the delivery of its 3,000th bed to a child in need during a special event at 3rd Planet Brewing. The organization, which provides beds, bedding, and pillows to children living in poverty, continues to rely on community support as it looks forward to helping even more families.
After Election Night – One Race Separated By Just 13 Votes
Election results are mostly in for Okaloosa County, with some close races still pending final counts. Sherri Cox is leading a tight race for District 3 County Commissioner, while incumbents Eric Aden and Paul Mixon secured decisive wins. Drew Palmer narrowly defeated Mary Anne Windes in District 5, and Parker Destin won a seat on the Okaloosa School Board.
Surfari Lifestyle: Niceville Grad Lance Moss’ Surfing Dream in Nicaragua!
Lance Moss, a Niceville native, took a gamble in his early twenties by purchasing land in Nicaragua to start a surf camp. Over two decades later, he and his wife built Surfari Charters, a successful boutique surf camp in Popoyo, helping to transform the local economy while living a unique lifestyle far from their Niceville roots.
