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Ruckel Middle School student Dean Penberthy stands with school leaders and educators after reportedly winning statewide recognition in the Math Nation Show What You Know Showdown competition.

Ruckel student wins statewide Math Nation competition

May 29, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — An eighth-grade student at Ruckel Middle School has earned statewide recognition after achieving a perfect score in a Florida math competition,…

Graphic from the Niceville Senior Center announcing updated pickleball court access rules effective May 1, including public access at all times and entry from Campbell Drive only.

Petition challenges Niceville pickleball court changes

May 20, 2026

Entrance sign for Rocky Bayou Christian School in Niceville, Florida.

Fifth-grader admits fake school threat at Rocky Bayou

May 19, 2026

A Niceville Police Department patrol vehicle parked outside a building in Niceville, Florida.

School shooting threat investigated at Niceville school

May 15, 2026

Trucordia insurance banner ad with contact information in Niceville

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LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies and emergency personnel respond to a reported shooting incident in Freeport.

Teen arrested after Freeport shooting

May 29, 2026

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A 15-year-old reportedly has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident Thursday morning in Freeport that…

Nighttime road resurfacing work underway at a signalized intersection in Okaloosa County with paving equipment, workers, and traffic cones visible.

Major traffic shifts, lane closures hit local roads

May 24, 2026

Two hurt in incident at Eglin explosive facility

May 22, 2026

Members of the DWM Off the Deep End dive team pose with a ceremonial $10,000 check after winning first place for harvesting the most lionfish during the 2026 Emerald Coast Open lionfish tournament in Destin-Fort Walton Beach.

Divers harvest 20,752 lionfish during Emerald Coast Open

May 21, 2026

SCHOOL NEWS

Ruckel student wins statewide Math Nation competition

May 29, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — An eighth-grade student at Ruckel Middle School has earned statewide recognition after achieving a perfect score in a Florida math competition,…

Destin Elementary School kindergartner Claire Grelle smiles beside her framed award-winning artwork during a student recognition event.

Destin kindergartner among six statewide art winners

May 22, 2026

Fifth-grader admits fake school threat at Rocky Bayou

May 19, 2026

School shooting threat investigated at Niceville school

May 15, 2026

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LOCAL MILITARY NEWS

Two hurt in incident at Eglin explosive facility

May 22, 2026

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Two personnel were injured Thursday afternoon following an incident at a research and development facility on Eglin Air…

F-16 Fighting Falcon flying with multiple externally mounted munitions during test operations

Eglin team fast-tracks F-16 weapons test, boosts readiness

April 20, 2026

F-35A Lightning II performs a strafing run during a training exercise

The Sound of Freedom continues through April 23

April 16, 2026

F-15E Strike Eagle is towed into position at the Air Force Armament Museum at night

Historic F-15E lands at Eglin museum for public display

April 16, 2026

THINGS TO DO

Flyer promoting the Troop 157 pancake breakfast on May 16 at American Legion Post 221 in Niceville.

LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Niceville Scouts hosting $5 pancake breakfast May 16

May 13, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Troop 157 will host a community pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 16,…

Dancers from Inspire Ballet and Fine Arts pose in costume promoting the “Paul, The Apostle” performance set for May 2, 2026, at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center.

200 dancers bring “Paul the Apostle” to stage Saturday

April 30, 2026

City of Niceville summer internship program graphic with application deadline and department listings

Last call: Niceville internships close April 30 for summer

April 28, 2026

Country singer Coffey Anderson plays guitar while wearing a cowboy hat outdoors

Country star Coffey Anderson set for America 250 parade, performance

April 27, 2026

Close-up of flyer for the 50th Annual Saturday in the Park and 5K Fun Run at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida showing event details and illustrations

Food, music, cars highlight 2026 Saturday in the Park in Valparaiso

April 23, 2026

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

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OUTDOORS

LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Divers harvest 20,752 lionfish during Emerald Coast Open

May 21, 2026

DESTIN-FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — More than 20,000 invasive lionfish were reportedly removed from Gulf waters during the 2026 Emerald Coast Open, an annual…

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

Wastewater release prompts advisory for Santa Rosa Sound

May 20, 2026

Petition challenges Niceville pickleball court changes

May 20, 2026

Sign for Sheila Dunning Extension Building with inset photo of Dunning holding an alligator

New Extension building opens April 23, honors Dunning

April 9, 2026

Aerial view of Destin shoreline with white sand beaches, turquoise water, and beachfront condos

$10M project to rebuild Destin beaches to begin

March 23, 2026

Teen arrested after Freeport shooting

May 29, 2026

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — A 15-year-old reportedly has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident Thursday morning in Freeport that…

An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office deputy reportedly collects evidence from inside a vehicle during a traffic stop investigation.

CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY

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