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Niceville, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Niceville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a $10K grant will upgrade Nicevilleās emergency medical response
- Meet the new K-9 already making arrests on Niceville streets
- How a hoverboard-riding Niceville junior became an 11-time state medalist
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 88, low: 58. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Most Niceville firefighters to be paramedic-certified thanks to $10K Mayor Wise grant (dailydispatch.com) ā Niceville residents can soon expect more advanced medical care from their own firefighters, as a $10,000 Mayor Randall Wise Foundation grant launches a paramedic-certification program for the department. Chief Alex Kukulus plans for about 80% of Niceville firefighters to become paramedics starting in June, with neighboring departments also joining the training. 
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2. Chase is on the case in Niceville! (midbaynews.com) ā Nicevilleās police force just welcomed K-9 Chase, a 1Ā½āyearāold German shepherd already helping officers find drugs and make arrests. Introduced at Tuesdayās City Council meeting, Chase replaces retired Kā9 Kodi and follows Kā9 Blueās 2022 death, with residents, businesses, and grants all pitching in to fund his training and service. Ā Ā Ā
3. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Niceville's Abigail Gunter has 11 state medals, a nationals trip ahead and no intention of slowing down (getthecoast.com) ā Niceville readers can celebrate junior track and field standout Abigail Gunter, whoās already earned 11 state medals for Niceville High and is now preparing for national competition in Michigan. Her story highlights how local coaches, classmates, and her family support her remarkable achievements, from weightlifting and javelin to swimming and student leadership, all while she navigates life without legs on her trusty hoverboard. Ā Ā Ā
4. Keep the change. Pennies have been 'discontinued' in Florida (pnj.com) ā Nicevilleās state Sen. Don Gaetz sponsored Floridaās new law letting retailers round cash totals to the nearest nickel now that pennies are no longer produced. The change, already in effect, doesnāt alter listed prices or taxes but could affect how Niceville shoppersā in-person cash purchases are totaled at the register. Ā Ā Ā
5. This metro-east city is one of the āsafest college towns' in US, analysis finds (bnd.com) ā Niceville tops a new national list as the safest college town in America, with an overall crime rate of just 0.42 per 1,000 residents. The ranking, compiled by Research.com, compares crime and population data across U.S. college communities and places Edwardsville, Illinois at No. 14, highlighting how strongly Niceville stands out for safety. Ā Ā Ā
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Destin's 2026 Blessing of the Marketplace
Destin Chamber of Commerce Destin Methodist Church 200 Beach Dr. Destin, FL 32541
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Harbor CRA Advisory Committee ā
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Prayer Meeting
New Hope Baptist Church, 108 Aurora St., Valparaiso
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Erica Courtney Personal Appearance & Trunk Show at McCaskill & Company
Destin Chamber of Commerce McCaskill & Company 13390 Highway 98 West Destin, FL 32550
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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Happy Motherās Day to the incredible mothers who raised the boys who saved my grandmother yesterday afternoon!! My grandmother fell in her backyard,ā¦ (Nextdoor S Cedar to S Palm Blvd) - Has anyone in Parkwood Circle or surrounding in Bluewater Bay seen this bike?
My son rides it to school everyday and it went missing a few days ago. Usually the neighborhood kids return it to our yard but it hasnāt come up. (Nextdoor Valparaiso Blvd South to Boggy Bayou)
- US Department of War posted a job opening for Hotel Night Auditor NF- 02 in Destin. Apply here.
- Acosta, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Service Stocker in Destin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niceville here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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