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Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Les Chambers poses in uniform beside the American flag.

Retired CMSgt Les Chambers to lead Niceville Veterans Day Parade

October 29, 2025

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The City of Niceville has announced that Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Les Chambers will serve as Grand Marshal…

Lula J. Edge Elementary School building in Niceville, Florida.

Edge Elementary invites alumni to 100-year celebration

October 25, 2025

The Niceville mural featuring large yellow letters spelling “Niceville” on a blue background along John Sims Parkway.

Three years later, Niceville mural continues to share city’s story

October 17, 2025

Rotary District Governor Andre Boyd presents a Paul Harris Fellow pin to Mid-Bay Bridge Rotarian John Suerken as Jan Pooley looks on.

Mid-Bay Bridge Rotary celebrates members for service and giving

October 16, 2025

Deer Moss Creek® advertisement by Ruckel Properties, Inc. promoting available homes and lots.

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Sophia Spaw, digital media specialist at Frances Roy Agency in Valparaiso, Florida.

Frances Roy Agency employee rises from intern to digital media role

November 6, 2025

VALPARAISO, Fla. — Frances Roy Agency has announced the promotion of Sophia Spaw from content coordinator to digital media specialist, recognizing her creativity, leadership,…

Entrance sign at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

JetBlue adding new flights from Boston and New York to Destin–Fort Walton Beach

November 6, 2025

A home in Bluewater Bay shines with colorful synchronized Christmas lights during the Troon Goon Christmas Lightshow in Niceville, Florida.

Troon Goon Christmas Lightshow returns to Niceville for ninth year

November 6, 2025

Alt Text: A Native American dancer in full regalia performs at the Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow in Niceville, Florida.

Drums, dance, and heritage fill the weekend at Niceville powwow

November 6, 2025

SCHOOL NEWS

Ruckel Middle School Principal Jannazo with Superintendent Marcus Chambers and School Board Member Brett Hinely holding the A+ Plaque.

Ruckel Middle earns 23rd straight “A” grade and Florida School of Excellence honor

October 29, 2025

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Ruckel Middle School continues to be recognized as one of Florida’s top-performing schools after earning an “A” grade for the 2024–25…

Dr Donna Kelley, principal of Northwood Elementary School, recipient of the 2025 NAESP National Distinguished Principal award.

Northwood Elementary principal honored as 2025 National Distinguished Principal

October 29, 2025

Edge Elementary invites alumni to 100-year celebration

October 25, 2025

Top 10 girls from the 2025 Okaloosa County Middle School Athletic Conference Cross Country Championship stand together wearing medals at the Twin Oaks Complex in Niceville.

Ruckel cross country teams bring home county titles

October 23, 2025

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LOCAL MILITARY NEWS

Retired CMSgt Les Chambers to lead Niceville Veterans Day Parade

October 29, 2025

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The City of Niceville has announced that Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Les Chambers will serve as Grand Marshal…

Graphic promoting the 2025 Military Family Appreciation Day in Fort Walton Beach.

Military Family Appreciation Day set Nov. 1 at The Landing in Fort Walton

October 7, 2025

A hunter holding a shotgun outdoors in preparation for recreational hunting.

New background checks, hunting rules take effect at Eglin

September 22, 2025

Medical crew pushes stretcher toward life flight helicopter on hospital rooftop.

Baby’s arm saved after Eglin crews fly through storms

September 15, 2025

THINGS TO DO

LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Troon Goon Christmas Lightshow returns to Niceville for ninth year

November 6, 2025

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The 2025 Troon Goon Christmas Lightshow is returning to Niceville this holiday…

Drums, dance, and heritage fill the weekend at Niceville powwow

November 6, 2025

A group of reindeer, a lion with a crown, and other light-up decorations are assembled for Geek Lights on the Corner in Bluewater Bay.

Community invited to help set up Geek Lights holiday show in Bluewater Bay

November 4, 2025

Promotional image for LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant & Oyster Bar’s 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off, showing event date, time, and participation details.

Chili Cook-Off at LJ Schooners brings food, fun, and fundraising

November 4, 2025

Café Thirty-A Annual Christmas Charity Ball graphic highlighting 30-year celebration.

Café Thirty-A marks 30 years with Christmas Charity Ball

November 3, 2025

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OUTDOORS

Florida Department of Health advisory notice with a Florida state outline.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Water quality advisory issued for Garniers Beach Park in FWB

October 16, 2025

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) this morning issued a water quality health advisory for Garniers…

Aerial view of the newly acquired waterfront property in Destin beside existing condominiums.

Okaloosa County applauds state for saving Destin waterfront land

October 15, 2025

Flounder recreational season closes statewide Oct. 15

October 13, 2025

Close-up of glowing blue rocks embedded in the new Bridge-to-Bridge path on Okaloosa Island at night.

Okaloosa unveils glowing Bridge-to-Bridge path with Oct. 23 ribbon cutting

October 7, 2025

close-up of a greater amberjack swimming in open water

Gulf recreational amberjack season closed through August 2026

September 29, 2025

Frances Roy Agency employee rises from intern to digital media role

November 6, 2025

VALPARAISO, Fla. — Frances Roy Agency has announced the promotion of Sophia Spaw from content coordinator to digital media specialist, recognizing her creativity, leadership,…

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