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

School shooting threat investigated at Niceville school

May 15, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department (NPD) initiated an investigation on Wednesday at Rocky Bayou Christian School regarding threats of a potential school…

Officials and community leaders present a $10,000 donation check to the Niceville Fire Department in front of a fire engine at the Niceville fire station.

Foundation gives $10K to support Niceville paramedic training

May 9, 2026

Niceville crossing guard Heike Noonkester stands in uniform during a Niceville Police Department Employee Spotlight feature.

“She’s a gem”: NPD honors crossing guard Heike Noonkester

May 6, 2026

Two women stand in front of Lula J. Edge Elementary School in Niceville beside a tiger statue, with a welcome message announcing Assistant Principal Goss.

Kaleigh Goss appointed assistant principal at Edge Elementary

May 5, 2026

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LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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

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, at American Legion Post 221 in Niceville to help…

Representatives from Eglin Federal Credit Union pose with a ceremonial check for Bring Hope Now during a waterfront community event in Fort Walton Beach.

Eglin FCU donates $17,000 for suicide prevention

May 12, 2026

Airman 1st Class Christian Deleo of the Eglin Honor Guard plays Taps during the 57th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base.

EOD troops, families honor 345 fallen at Eglin

May 11, 2026

workers and heavy equipment resurfacing a road at night

FDOT announces weekly traffic impacts in Okaloosa, Walton

May 10, 2026

SCHOOL NEWS

School shooting threat investigated at Niceville school

May 15, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department (NPD) initiated an investigation on Wednesday at Rocky Bayou Christian School regarding threats of a potential school…

Graphic announcing the Okaloosa County School District Class of 2026 graduation information with graduation caps, gold ribbon accents, and OCSD branding on a blue background.

Here is the Okaloosa School District graduation schedule for Class of 2026

May 7, 2026

“She’s a gem”: NPD honors crossing guard Heike Noonkester

May 6, 2026

Kaleigh Goss appointed assistant principal at Edge Elementary

May 5, 2026

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LOCAL MILITARY NEWS

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

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — A rapid test effort at Eglin Air Force Base has advanced F-16 readiness through the integration and live…

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

Airmen carrying the American flag with text promoting Month of the Military Child by Okaloosa County School District

Okaloosa County schools celebrate military children in April

April 2, 2026

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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

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OUTDOORS

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

COMMUNITY NEWS

New Extension building opens April 23, honors Dunning

April 9, 2026

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — A new Extension services facility in south Okaloosa County will open to the public April 23, providing expanded educational…

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

Boats and paddleboards gathered on Rocky Bayou for Invasion on the Bayou event flyer

Boaters invited to 14th Invasion on the Bayou in Niceville

March 18, 2026

Boats operating near Eglin Air Force Base waters in the Gulf of America

Air Force warns boats to avoid Gulf test zone off Destin

March 16, 2026

Entrance sign for Turkey Creek Nature Trail in Niceville, Florida, featuring a painted wild turkey and the words “Turkey Creek Nature Trail – City of Niceville.”

Turkey Creek restrooms reopen after upgrades

March 16, 2026

School shooting threat investigated at Niceville school

May 15, 2026

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville Police Department (NPD) initiated an investigation on Wednesday at Rocky Bayou Christian School regarding threats of a potential school…

A United States federal indictment document with part of the heading visible and a pair of eyeglasses partially in frame.

CRIME / PUBLIC SAFETY

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