Niceville to honor late Mayor Randall Wise with highway dedication

Niceville.comOctober 3, 20231 Min Read

Randall Wise at his desk holding City of Niceville decals

Niceville Mayor Randall Wise pictured in 2003 in his office holding City of Niceville decals (Niceville.com/Dennis Gilson)

NICEVILLE, Fla. — On Thursday, the City of Niceville will dedicate a portion of Partin Drive/State Road 285 in memory of former Niceville Mayor Randall Wise.

Mayor Wise, who served from 1971 to 2020, devoted nearly 49 years to Niceville. He’s remembered as the 50^th longest-serving mayor in American history, leaving an indelible mark on the community.

The portion of the highway to be named in Wise’s honor is from State Road 20 to College Boulevard.

Join city leaders and the Wise family to celebrate this local icon on October 6 at 8 a.m. at the Intersection of State Road 285 and College Boulevard. Refreshments follow in the city council chambers.