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Hello again Niceville! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this 19-year-old last spotted on Chimney Rock Circle?
  • How Niceville's Lady Eagles avenged South Walton with a dominant sweep
  • Which Gulf Coast bands will face off with Niceville in Orange Beach?

Also on today's calendar: City of Niceville Shred-A-Thon and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny, warm and less humid, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 93, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Niceville police searching for missing 19-year-old autistic man last seen getting into SUV (getthecoast.com) — Niceville police are asking residents to help find 19-year-old autistic resident Parker Gabriel Thompson, last seen Tuesday morning running down his driveway on Chimney Rock Circle and getting into a gray or blue SUV. He was captured on Ring video and is described in detail, with anyone who may have seen him or the vehicle urged to call Niceville police immediately.
   

2. Niceville volleyball sweeps South Walton at home (getthecoast.com) — Niceville High's volleyball team delivered a dominant home sweep of South Walton, avenging an earlier road loss and thrilling local fans. Strong performances from hitters like Kate Jannazo, Katherine Newkirk, and Anna Sutter powered decisive wins in all three sets, giving the Lady Eagles momentum as they head to Gulf Breeze next.
   

3. Sounds Of The Island Returns To Orange Beach With Over 1,500 Student Performers (obawebsite.com) — Niceville's marching band is headed to Orange Beach on September 26 to compete in the 2nd Annual Sounds of the Island Marching Band Festival, joining more than 1,500 student performers from Alabama and Florida. Local families can plan a short trip to cheer on Niceville students as they perform alongside other top Gulf Coast bands in a full day of back-to-back shows.
   

4. Destin council unanimously approves e-bike safety ordinance on first reading (getthecoast.com) — Destin's council has advanced a new e-bike and scooter safety ordinance that mirrors rules already on the books in Niceville, though enforcement there has been limited. The measure sets operating rules, penalties, and education plans that could influence how similar regulations are applied and enforced in nearby communities, including Niceville.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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