Commission to Ban Container Homes? Here’s The Latest:

The Valparaiso Commission is set to discuss a proposed ban on using shipping containers as building material in the city. The debate encompasses a range of viewpoints, from those who see it as a creative housing solution to those concerned about safety and aesthetics, sparking a broader conversation on the future of unconventional homes in the area. 🏘️✨
Niceville 2023 Christmas Parade Green Lit for 1st Saturday in December

This year’s Niceville Christmas Parade will take place on December 2nd, starting at 10 AM.
The parade will take its traditional path, starting at the intersection of Palm and John Sims Parkway, moving down the Parkway, turning onto Mayor Randall Wise Memorial Highway and returning to Palm.
TAXES: Valparaiso Saves $200,000 on Insurance, May Balance Budget on Reserves

Valparaiso may not have to raise taxes this year – but they will have to pull money from reserves under their current plan.
No softball teams left. Niceville’s junior world series team advances to the final rounds of the world series.

The Niceville-Valparaiso Junior League Softball Team has been making waves at the Junior World Series of Softball, and their remarkable journey has captured the hearts of their community. With their last group play game now behind them, the team has already secured a spot in the single elimination round, a feat that no other team from Niceville has achieved before.
Valparaiso to put chicken ordinance to a vote?

Multiple commissioners voiced their approval about to asking residents if they want to allow chickens at homes in city limits via next March’s municipal ballot.
New Development Hopes to Add A Little Affordable Housing Inventory to Valparaiso. Here’s How Much They’ll Cost to Buy

It’s the new normal for affordable housing in Valparaiso – two-bedroom, two-bathroom houses on medium-density lots.
Valp Commission Approves Community Center Board
After almost a year of preservation efforts, members of the Valp Community Center Steering Committee have become a board.
Valparaiso Artist Brings Boggy Life to the Canvas
Artist Carol Ann Cain keeps her inspiration close to home, as she paints nature found along historic Niceville’s Bay Shore Drive or around the bayous or even along State Highway 20 heading east.
Looking For A Unique Summer Experience For Kids In Valparaiso? Say No More, Fam.

Looking for something educational and interesting for your kids this summer? The Northwest Florida Heritage Museum will host two weeks of summer camp in 2022. The camps aim to teach our local history to students of elementary school age. The museum will offer class days on weaving, history, science, and food. Children in kindergarten through […]