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Hwy 285 to close for test mission
Dates: September 18, 19, 20 21 EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to…
Red tide growing in Bay County
Current Conditions A bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida and extends along ~130…
Abundant rains trigger common lawn disease
As a native, soil-inhabiting fungus, take-all root rot cannot be eliminated. But suppression of the pathogen through physical…
Headliners named for 2018 Mullet Festival
Advance tickets soon will be available online and locally for $10 each. Tickets purchased at the gate cost…
Holiday Inn Express under construction, TownePlace Suites coming
Another hotel, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, is planned for the southwest corner of Highway 85 North and Niceville…
Red tide reported in Okaloosa [MAP]
In Northwest Florida, very low to low cell concentrations (<100,000 cells per liter) were reported from Okaloosa to…
Arts Foundation offers program to Wounded Warriors
MKAF works with local military units and veteran service organizations to offer the opportunity for individuals to experience…
Free lecture to kick off Constitution Week
Constitution Week is September 17-23 and the DAR is promoting Constitution Week Awareness with this free lecture and…
College donates land to museum
NWF State donated a 0.11-acre triangle of land, as well as 0.09-acre sliver of land on the other…
Two local students named National Merit semifinalists
These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National…
Science teacher wins grant for STEMM Academy
The STEMM Academy grant was used to purchase equipment, materials, and consumables such as water and soil testing…
Library book & bake sale on Saturday
The popular annual book sale in Niceville features thousands of gently used books for just $1 or less.…
Free personal document shredding Sept. 25
Sponsored by the Niceville Public Library and the Friends of the Library, a Shred-It mobile document shredding truck…
Upcoming horticulture events for September
When you plant trees and shrubs, you are planting the future – good or bad. Learning how to…
Hwy 285 to close for test mission
Testing is scheduled to take place Sept. 11-14. The roads will be closed for the entire duration of…
National Drive Electric event to return to Destin Commons
National Drive Electric Week, September 8-16, 2018, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability…
Eglin’s living shoreline [PHOTOS]
These living shorelines, piles of limestone rocks supplemented with marsh grasses are placed in the shallow waters about…
Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Center opens
The center will serve as a regional treatment center for post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, associated pain conditions…
NHS students receive VHP Medal of Honor
The Veterans Heritage Project™ (VHP) connects students with veterans in their communities, offering students the opportunity to immerse…
Teams sought for Fire Truck Pull at Oktoberfest [Video]
The cost to enter is $100 per team. Members of the first 10 teams to sign up will…
2018 Oktoberfest at Bluewater Bay is Sept. 28-29
The Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest at Bluewater Bay celebration is a family-oriented event that features German traditions, bratwurst, sauerkraut,…
2018 World Bazaar in Niceville is Oct. 27
Shoppers at the 2018 World Bazaar Niceville will enjoy a vast assortment of arts and crafts and other…
Enjoy September gardening
September offers a time to do a general cleanup of the home grounds. This may not sound too…
Youth lacrosse registration underway
Play includes lacrosse for boys, grades 1-8, and Lacrosse for girls, grades K-8. The Niceville Eagles Lacrosse Club…
Taylor Haugen Foundation commemorates 10 years
One of the organization’s proudest accomplishments, the YESS Program, is the only nonprofit in the country solely focused on…
NWF State College nursing moves up in rankings, pass rate
According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the Florida Board of Nursing, out…
From immigrant to Airman
“Growing up in Rwanda had its ups and downs,” said the 22-year-old. “Sometimes we didn’t have anything to…
Destin rock climbing gym offers program for kids
Designated for younger climbers, Kinder Klimb at Rock Out Climbing Gym utilizes routes designed with a child’s size…
Consider American beautyberry for naturalized landscapes
Each fruit is only about 1/3 inch in diameter but collectively form roundish clusters that encircle the stems.…
2018 Niceville High football schedule
The regular season begins for the Eagles on Friday here in Niceville against Lincoln High. Kickoff is 7…
Health advisory issued for waters at Rocky Bayou State Park, two other locations
The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may come from stormwater runoff, pets…
State Road 85, 123 to close for test mission
The roads will be closed for the duration of the scheduled times between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.…
Hulk Hogan keynote speaker at Boys & Girls Club event
The retro-themed evening will feature an incredible 50th anniversary celebration, great raffle prizes and silent auction items, a…
2018 Cardboard Boat Race is Sept. 16
Don’t think a cardboard boat will float? Well, some don’t for long. Come see! The races begin at…
Field of Valor Flag display is Sept. 8-15 in Niceville
The Field of Valor will display 360 3’ x 5’ flags in perfect columns and rows at the…
Pawlikowski tenure marked by effectiveness, readiness
As only the third female to become a four-star general in the Air Force and a trailblazer for…
60,000 gallons of sewage spills into Tom’s Bayou
The spill was near Hidden Cove Townhomes and the area affected includes Tom’s Creek and extends to State…
Be aware of short-lived tree species
After the tree reaches a reasonable size, the heavier limbs begin to break during Florida’s frequent storms. The…
NHS Class of 2019 parking lot art [PICTORIAL]
Students worked alone, together, and with their friends and families, to create their parking space murals. Incoming seniors…
Lincoln Park water quality tests “poor”
The following beaches tested poor: Clement E. Taylor Park, Lincoln Park, Liza Jackson Park, Marler Park and Poquito…
Airman, mother, pro bodybuilder
Last month, Register competed at the Emerald Coast Classic Pro/Am in the Figure division. In this class, the…
Niceville Police hosting National Night Out August 7
The event is open to all ages. Meet and get to know Niceville’s police officers. Bring the kids…
August plant clinic and pollinator’s paradise seminar
The plant clinic will be held Friday, August 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Then on Wednesday, August…
Pinfish Grand Nationals grows to 84 teams [PHOTOS]
Pinfish, a go-to bait for local anglers, is in this instance the fish to catch to win prizes. …