Homes Prices Are Down in Our Area – Will We See A Housing Price Crash?

Curious about the state of the real estate market in Niceville and Valparaiso? Despite national shifts, prices have remained stable, and homes are selling quickly—find out what it means for buyers and sellers in 2024!
Psychadelic Vibes in Niceville: Berlioz’s Symphony Set to Dazzle For Halloween Season

Step into the haunting, opium-fueled world of Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique” as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season with a Halloween concert that’s sure to dazzle Niceville’s music lovers!
Hurricane Helene Watch. Here’s What We Know Now:

The National Weather Service in Mobile is monitoring a low-pressure system near the Yucatan Peninsula, which could develop into a tropical depression later this week as it moves north into the Gulf of Mexico. While no immediate impact is expected for northwest Florida, residents are urged to stay informed and prepare for possible hazardous marine conditions and rip currents.
The Smartest Kids You Know: Niceville Students To Present Grad-Level Research In Japan

Niceville High School’s Gifted Program will send eight students, including senior Lily Suttlemyre, to Japan’s NaGISA Marine Science Conference to present research on near-shore ecosystems alongside top global scientists.
Niceville Councilman’s Abortion Resolution Fails for Lack of Second

Tensions flared at the Niceville City Council as Councilman Doug Stauffer’s push to oppose Florida’s Amendment 4 on abortion restrictions fell flat, leaving some residents outraged.
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.