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š± How Nicevilleās new 30āyear FPL deal could affect your power
Good morning Niceville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Nicevilleās new 30āyear FPL deal could affect your power
- What Nicevilleās schools can expect from new district HR chief
- See how many Niceville seniors signed for career and tech pathways
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Sunday: Windy with showers around, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Niceville, FPL Ink New 30āYear Electric Franchise: Here's What Each Side Gets (midbaynews.com) ā Niceville has locked in a new 30āyear electric franchise with FPL, keeping a 6% franchise fee on most power revenues inside city limits. The deal secures FPLās right to use city rightsāofāway, strengthens protections for Niceville, and preserves the cityās ability to pursue renewable energy at municipal facilities while state regulators continue setting customer rates. 
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2. Niceville High principal lands top HR role with Okaloosa schools (niceville.com) ā Niceville residents should know that longtime Niceville High School principal Charlie Marello has been promoted to Director of Human Resources for the Okaloosa County School District after an April 13 board vote. Marello, a Niceville High graduate with 25 years in education, has led multiple Aārated schools and remains a prominent figure in Northwest Florida education and local school athletics. Ā Ā Ā
3. Okaloosa County School District celebrates record CTE Signing Day with nearly 400 seniors (getthecoast.com) ā Niceville High School had 89 seniors honored at Okaloosa Countyās record CTE Signing Day, and the district just added a new artificial intelligence program at Niceville this year. Nearly 400 seniors countywide committed to college, the workforce, or the military, underscoring growing career-focused options that directly affect local students and families. Ā Ā Ā
4. PHOTOS: Coffee Shop opens at Emerald Coast Autism Center (midbaynews.com) ā Niceville-area residents helped celebrate the opening of the Carter Cafe, a new training coffee shop supported by the Niceville Chamber and community partners at Emerald Coast Autism Center. The cafĆ© doubles as a real-world classroom for students in the Transition to Work program, giving them hands-on experience, confidence, and independence while serving customers from across the community. Ā Ā Ā
5. Tax Fraud Blotter: A little off the sides (accountingtoday.com) ā A Niceville resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to a multimillionādollar online investment fraud and related tax crimes, with sentencing set for July 20. The broader roundup details similar tax and fraud cases nationwide, but the Niceville case stands out for its scale, use of cryptocurrency and real estate, and the potential for a lengthy prison term and restitution. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Niceville
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CALM Furniture Resale Store Open 9am -1pm evey Saturday
CALM Furniture Resale Store , 201 Redwood Avenue , Niceville
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LEGO Club @ the Library (Ages 6-12)
Niceville, FL Calendar , 206 Partin Drive North , Niceville
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Putting Green Open Play
Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
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Gentle Yoga
Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
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Mexican Train Dominoes
Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
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Coffee & Donuts with Veterans
Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Dr , Niceville
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Hearts Card Game
Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
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Beginner Pickleball Lessons
Niceville, FL Calendar , 201 Campbell Drive , Niceville
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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š Events Nearby
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Viking Voyage Career Fair
Destin Chamber of Commerce , 4484 Legendary Dr A , Destin
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Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market
Destin Chamber of Commerce , 4484 Legendary Dr A , Destin
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CARE on the Coast TurtleFest 2026
Gulfarium , 1010 Miracle Strip Parkway SE , Fort Walton Beach
3:30 pm -
City of Destin Event: "John Denver Tribute"
Destin, FL Calendar , 101 Stahlman Ave. , Destin
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A Meal Paid Forward ā A Lesson in Kindness
We stopped in at Bubba Jackās for breakfast this morning, and honestly, it was already a win ā great food, warm service, and that easy, welcomingā¦ (Nextdoor Choctaw Beach) - Good afternoon everybody my name is Ricky Minor.
Iām the owner and operator of Minor handyman service plus lawn care. Iāve been on this site for several years and my recommendations canāt be seen onā¦ (Nextdoor Fairwood Estates)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Team Member in Destin. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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