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Sergeant Kristin Pond kneels beside K-9 Kodi on a waterfront dock with competition awards displayed in front of them.

Niceville K-9 earns perfect score, national trial invite

February 18, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department announced that Sergeant Kristin Pond and K-9 Kodi earned multiple top placements at the 2026 USPCA Region…

Architectural rendering of the planned Old Town Landing dock and pier extending over Boggy Bayou in Niceville.

Niceville waterfront dock and pier project officially begins

February 17, 2026

SVP Branch Operations Bron Ringstad, AVP Contact Center Operations Ruth Fennell, and SVP/Chief Operations Officer Kim Nauta stand together as Fennell holds a Certificate of Achievement recognizing 35 years of service, with silver “35” balloons displayed behind them.

Niceville resident celebrates 35 years at Eglin FCU

February 16, 2026

Plew Elementary students pose with a police officer and deputy during the High Five a Hero event in Niceville.

High Five a Hero connects Plew students with local law enforcement

February 15, 2026

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LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Corporal Christopher Forrester receives Officer of the Year award from the Niceville-Valparaiso Rotary Club while standing with fellow officers and a Rotary representative.

Niceville corporal earns Rotary Officer of the Year honor

February 17, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Corporal Christopher Forrester has been named Officer of the Year by the Niceville-Valparaiso Rotary Club, according to the Niceville Police Department.…

County plans parades, drone show for America 250

February 17, 2026

Close-up of a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle with “State Trooper” lettering visible and an American flag in the background.

Pedestrian, 74, fatally struck on Bluewater Blvd

February 17, 2026

Turkey Creek Nature Trail sign in Niceville.

Turkey Creek restrooms getting makeover

February 15, 2026

SCHOOL NEWS

High Five a Hero connects Plew students with local law enforcement

February 15, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Students at Plew Elementary School recently welcomed local law enforcement officers to campus for a “High Five a Hero” event celebrating…

Okaloosa County School District leaders and Moose Lodge members hold a ceremonial $6,000 donation check for student lunch debt

Moose Lodge gives $17K to reduce student lunch debt in Okaloosa schools

February 12, 2026

Brittany Young stands with family members, school staff, and Okaloosa County School District leaders after being named principal of Walker Elementary School.

School Board approves Brittany Young as Walker Elementary principal

February 11, 2026

Okaloosa County School District staff and school leaders pose for a group photo during the January 26, 2026, school board meeting recognizing Mandy Lopez’s appointment as principal of Destin Middle School.

Destin Middle School names new principal following board vote

January 29, 2026

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

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LOCAL MILITARY NEWS

U.S. Air Force Eglin Air Force Base entrance sign mounted on a brick wall with the Air Force symbol above the lettering

Dash cameras, helmet cams barred from Eglin beginning March 1

February 12, 2026

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — A new operational security policy at Eglin Air Force Base prohibits the use of dash cameras and other…

Participants run and walk along a roadway during the Eglin Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run/Walk, with multiple runners and walkers moving in a group across the base.

Gate-to-Gate run returns to historic 4.4-mile course at Eglin

February 11, 2026

Eglin Federal Credit Union building with 2025 Designation of Savings Excellence award graphic

Eglin Federal Credit Union recognized for veteran savings efforts

February 11, 2026

Emblem of the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base featuring a golden eagle holding a red medical staff on a blue shield.

Eglin hospital, Airmen earn 18 AFMC medical excellence awards

February 5, 2026

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LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

County plans parades, drone show for America 250

February 17, 2026

SHALIMAR, Fla. — The Okaloosa County America 250 Commission has begun year-long planning efforts for…

Free classical concert series returning to NWFSC in May

February 12, 2026

Flyer promoting a groundbreaking ceremony for the Old Town Landing dock and pier project scheduled for February 13 in Niceville, Florida.

Niceville to break ground on Old Town Landing dock and pier

February 6, 2026

Members of Smash Mouth pose together during a promotional band photo.

Smash Mouth opens milestone MKAF concert season in Destin

February 4, 2026

Four performers sing into microphones during a stage performance of the musical “Forever Plaid.”

Harmony and nostalgia headline ECTC’s “Forever Plaid” run

February 4, 2026

Better Built of NW Florida design studio promoting custom home building and finishes

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Niceville waterfront dock and pier project officially begins

February 17, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Niceville leaders and community partners broke ground Friday on the Old Town Landing dock and pier on Bayshore Drive, officially launching…

Turkey Creek restrooms getting makeover

February 15, 2026

Niceville to break ground on Old Town Landing dock and pier

February 6, 2026

Prescribed burn moving through pine forest understory with flames along the ground

400 acres to burn in Shoal River Preserve fire plan

February 3, 2026

Aerial view of a living shoreline with offshore rock breakwaters along Choctawhatchee Bay at Ross Marler Park on Okaloosa Island.

Okaloosa County marks completion of 2,000-foot living shoreline

February 2, 2026

Niceville K-9 earns perfect score, national trial invite

February 18, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department announced that Sergeant Kristin Pond and K-9 Kodi earned multiple top placements at the 2026 USPCA Region…

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