Eglin Cancels Closure of SR 285 for Explosives Testing

Eglin has canceled their closure of SR 285 on Wednesday, September 27th.
The five hidden gems of Niceville you need to check out!

If youβve lived in the Mid-Bay area for any length of time, youβre probably familiar with the βcrown jewelsβ of the community: popular spots like Turkey Creek Nature Trail, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, the Niceville Childrenβs Park, and Lincoln Park in Valparaiso and Lions Park in Niceville.
Eglin’s vice commander to enlist locals in air and space forces at mass ceremony

Eglin’s Air Armament Museum will host a mass enlistment ceremony on Saturday, June 24th, 2023.
Crestview Man Arrested For Attempting to Bring Gun Through Security at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

A Crestview man was arrested for attempting to bring a gun through TSA security at Destin-Fort Walton Airport – according to an arrest report.
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) marks its 33rd anniversary. Here’s what they’ve been up to:

Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) marks its 33rd anniversary on May 22, 2023. It will celebrate over three decades of dedicated service providing specialized airpower for the nation’s defense.
The 24-Hour MBA: Opening a Business Branch in A New Place (Like Niceville)

This businesss spotlight is sponsored by the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce. If you would like your business to be sponsored, contact Mid Bay News Here! Lee Lewis came to Niceville in the 90s with a dogged determination for success. His company, AVCON, came with a mind to expanding business for the company – which plans […]
AFRL Opens Munitions Complex on Eglin

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) opened the newest weapon in its testing arsenal at Eglin Air Force Base, the Advanced Munitions Technology Complex (AMTC).
Air Force To Rent Maternity Uniforms to Airmen, Defenders

Pregnant airmen will soon have the option to rent maternity uniforms from the Air Force.
Industry of the Future? Hsu Foundation Wants You(r Government) to Co-Sign On A $102 Million Grant

A local nonprofit started by entrepreneur Paul Hsu wants to partner with Okaloosa County to apply for a $100M+ grant. Commissioners aren’t sold on the idea.
Reapers Stand Out At Eglin’s Emerald Flag

Eglin Air Force Base put on an unmanned airshow in October – highlighting the MQ-9 Reaperβs abilities during the Emerald Flag Exercise.