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🌱 Niceville teen charged after deputies find drugs and handgun in traffic stop

Niceville, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Niceville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Niceville teen charged after deputies find drugs and handgun in traffic stop
  • See which Niceville students shined at Florida’s top science fair
  • See how Niceville dominated Crestview in Tuesday’s flag football showdown

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Friday: Periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two Teens Arrested on Felony Narcotics Charges (mypanhandle.com) — A 13-year-old from Niceville faces felony drug and firearm-related charges after deputies searched a car stopped for swerving on Lewis Turner Boulevard early Sunday. Okaloosa County deputies say they found marijuana, a handgun, cash, and packaging materials in his satchel, while another teen from Mary Esther is accused of possessing multiple drugs with intent to distribute.
   

2. Okaloosa students win first place at state science fair (niceville.com) — Okaloosa County students, including several from Niceville High and Ruckel Middle, brought home major awards from the State Science and Engineering Fair. Two local eighth-graders earned first-place finishes, and Niceville students received special honors in physics, astronomy, and environmental sciences. District leaders say the strong showing reflects both student dedication and the quality of local STEM programs.
   

3. Area scores and highlights for Tuesday, April 21st (wjhg.com) — Niceville fans will be glad to know the Eagles rolled past Crestview 33-0 in flag football in Tuesday’s area action. The roundup also includes results for nearby schools like Choctaw, Freeport, Walton, and others across the Panhandle in baseball, softball, volleyball, and beach volleyball.
   

4. GSW students present research at annual Undergraduate Symposium (americustimesrecorder.com) — Niceville resident Owen Morey helped earn second place in a chemistry-focused poster project at Georgia Southwestern State University’s Undergraduate Research Symposium. The event highlighted nearly 70 students’ work across many disciplines, showcasing collaborative research and award-winning projects that could interest local families with college-bound students.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • DR ANGEL MORROBEL, Cardiologist, leaving Okaloosa Heart & Vascular.
    Just got cancellation notice this morning. Does anyone know where he’s going? The staff at the front desk are not being told. I’ve been with him 15… (Nextdoor Bluewater Bay)
  • Join our group for an evening of cards, laughter, and "Euchre" at Fat Boys every Thursday evening from 6:30 until 9 pm.
    (Euchre is 4 person card game using the 9's, 10's, Jacks, Queens, Kings and Aces.) Join us! There is no cost to play. If you are new to the game,… (Nextdoor Bluewater Bay)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Niceville. Apply here.
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Overnight Shift - Unit 923 in Niceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niceville here.

Ok Niceville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Niceville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Niceville

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.