community

Niceville’s trick-or-treat hours and safety tips for Halloween

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Ghosts, goblins, and giggles await! The Niceville Police Department (NPD) has announced that trick-or-treating hours will be…

4 months ago

Fort Walton Beach Viking Band invited to perform at 2024 Military Bowl

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The Fort Walton Beach High School Viking Band has been invited to perform at the…

4 months ago

Alzheimer’s Walk at Air Force Armament Museum set to raise awareness, funds

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Hundreds of residents will gather at the Air Force Armament Museum on Oct. 27, 2024, to…

5 months ago

Groundbreaking set for Miracle League Field & All-Inclusive Playground

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Okaloosa County and the City of Niceville will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Miracle League Field…

5 months ago

Canned food drive for Sharing and Caring of Niceville runs through October 16

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Sharing and Caring of Niceville, with the support of local businesses and schools, is holding a canned…

5 months ago

Families find healing with horses at Sand and Spur Riding Club event

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) participated in a special event…

5 months ago

Niceville Strong prayer rally set for Sunday, featuring Auburn football chaplain

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The 2024 Niceville Strong prayer rally is on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the…

5 months ago

Angel Tree Christmas gift assistance registration opens October 1

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Beginning October 1, local families needing Christmas assistance can register for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree…

5 months ago

2024 Peanut Butter Challenge kicks off September 30 across Florida

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The annual Peanut Butter Challenge, a statewide initiative to help local food banks and raise awareness…

5 months ago

Oktoberfest 2024 brings German food, live music, and fun to Bluewater

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The 2024 Mid-Bay Bridge Rotary Club Oktoberfest is just around the corner, promising another exciting weekend of…

6 months ago

Superintendent honors first responders and military members

NICEVILLE, Fla. —  On Monday, Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Marcus Chambers and school board members thanked local first responders and military…

6 months ago

Community volunteers prepare Niceville schools, others, for 2024-2025

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — In a display of community spirit, 90 dedicated volunteers successfully prepared nine Okaloosa County School District (OCSD)…

7 months ago

Niceville names experienced law enforcement leader as Police Chief

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The City of Niceville has appointed a new Chief of Police with over 33 years of law…

7 months ago

Niceville High SRO is a finalist: Voting ends Friday in CGI Heroes contest

MIAMI, Fla. — Friday, May 28 is the final day of online voting in the “CGI Heroes: Celebrating Strength” contest. The…

4 years ago

Niceville author releases children’s book: “Zombie Mombie Saves the Day”

NICEVILLE, Fla -- Zombie Mombie Saves the Day, an ode to military deployments, has been released by local Niceville author,…

4 years ago