A new ordinance now in effect across Okaloosa County tightens rules on golf cart use—targeting underage drivers and boosting safety standards in neighborhoods like Rocky Bayou and Shalimar.
Dozens of first responders searched land, air, and water—then came the moment they all hoped for: a missing 7-year-old boy was found alive deep in the creeks of Rocky Bayou.
The Okaloosa County School District has announced the graduation schedule for eight schools, with ceremonies taking place from May 16 to May 23, 2025, and livestream options available for those unable to attend.
A surprising email with a hot take landed in the Mid Bay News inbox after Niceville removed Fluoride from the water system. Here’s what it said:
World-class musicians, including Alon Goldstein and acclaimed acts like Amit Peled’s Cello Gang, Eleni Katz, Neo-Art Piano Duo, and Medhelan Duo, will perform a series of free concerts across Florida’s Emerald Coast next week. Organized by the Emerald Coast Music Alliance, the program aims to bring classical music to underserved communities, with two public performances scheduled for January 16 at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium and January 17 at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, both at 6 p.m.
Jimmy Patronis, running for Florida’s 1st Congressional District seat, addressed the F-35 program, housing issues, and campaign priorities during a Niceville event.
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