No, Spence Parkway Isn’t Closing on April 20th: Here’s What’s Happening:
If you drove on Spence Parkway this week – you may have noticed an electronic sign informing you of a ‘Closure on Spence Parkway’ set for April 20th. There will be a “closure” from nine in the morning until three in the afternoon. It’s sorta, kinda true. The organization that manages the Mid-Bay Bridge and […]
Inexpensive Ways to Keep Bears Out of Your Trash
Maybe not teddy bears, but you get the idea! Living in an area that is surrounded on three sides by wilderness on the Eglin Air Force Base Range means thats Niceville, Valparaiso and Bluewater Bay residents are at a higher risk for bear encounters. Luckily, there are several things you can do to keep bears […]
Okaloosa Schools Youth Leadership Council Promotes Suicide Prevention
Almost one in five high school students seriously considered killing themselves in 2019, according to data provided by the Hope Squad initiative. Hope Squad is a nationwide program that aims to reduce high school suicide and self harm. It trains peer-selected students to identify at-risk students and refer them for mental health counseling. The National […]
Okaloosa Schools to Teach Financial Literacy One Year Ahead of State
In the spring of 2021, Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder, and Superintendent Marcus Chambers started the Okaloosa Youth Leadership council as a way to promote leadership through the school system. This group, including juniors and seniors from Crestview, Laurel Hill, Baker, Fort Walton Beach, Choctawhatchee and Niceville High School, discuss issues that are impactful to […]
When Does Okaloosa County Mosquito Control Spray in Niceville? 2022 Schedule
Looking for the 2022 mosquito spraying schedule for Niceville? Look no further! Okaloosa County’s Mosquito Control will spray in different areas Monday through Thursday in Niceville and Valparaiso. But the exact date that the sprayers will start spraying to kill the pesky critters is not yet set in stone. “Based on environmental analysis, Okaloosa County’s […]
Niceville’s State Representative, Patt Maney, Recaps the Triumphs and Difficulties of 2022 Session.
Mid Bay News got an hour of State Representative Patt Maney’s time to talk about the most recent session of the Florida Legislature – as well as the upcoming special session. It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over: Florida State Legislature Called Back Into Session Over Congressional Redistricting Maps. State Representative Patt Maney Served as a […]
Niceville High School’s RadioActive Roaches Qualify for FRC Worlds Robotics Competition
RadioActive Roaches Robotics Team To Compete Against Worlds Best Robotics competitions. A sport similar to a mashup between a NASCAR pit crew, chess, fencing and baseball – along with a healthy dose of a sports management video game. The gold standard for these competitions is the First Robotics Competition, or FRC. The players on the […]
University of Alabama Golf Great Reflects on Golf, Niceville
Life has taken Bob Mathers on a pretty incredible journey – thanks to his favorite game, golf. His adventures are centered around Niceville and include competition in some high-profile regional golf tournaments. For Mathers, living in Niceville was by design and playing competitive golf was an unexpected extra. Niceville Golfing Sparks a Passion You see, […]
Relay for Life Returns to Niceville Mullet Festival Grounds
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will return to the Niceville Mullet Festival grounds for the first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic began. The event, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, will take place on the 13th of May. The walk starts at 6pm. “We share a passion to save lives, celebrate […]
Road Rage Leads to Shots Fired Near SR-20 and Spence Parkway.
https://youtu.be/rTVZEqepE_UA road rage incident shut down the off-ramp to SR-20 for a short period of time over the weekend on Sunday, April 3rd. No one was hurt in the shooting incident, but Okaloosa sheriff’s deputies responded in force to the incident. Road rage is a serious issue in the United States. According to Policyadvice.net, road […]
