Florida Catholic Bishops Initiate Campaign to Preserve Death Penalty Rule

Christopher Saul March 21, 2023 1:20 pm Bluewater Bay, Crestview, Government, Local Luminaries, Niceville, Politics and Elections, Public Safety, Religion, Valparaiso Catholic policy goals head to Tallahassee The political-advocacy arm of the Catholic Church in Florida has joined other policy groups to request politicians keep the unanimous consent of a jury as a requirement to […]
Business Owner Wins $5,000 for A Bed 4 Me Charity

Staff Reports March 20, 2023 4:31 pm Bluewater Bay, Charities and Nonprofits, Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Local Luminaries, Niceville, Uncategorized, Valparaiso Win means 16 beds for children in need A local esthetician won $5,000 for her work with A Bed 4 Me – which means 16 children will have a new bed to sleep on.Β Alison […]
Here Are Your Florida House Rep’s Bills for 2023

https://midbaynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FL-NWFSC-SF22-15_1.mp4 Represntative Patt Maney Bills for 2023 Dental for Vets, the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, Breaking Leases for Military Personnel, and More – Here’s a look at the bills your state house rep proposed this session Patt Maney is a lawyer, general, judge, and now a politician. He proved himself very effective as a politician -building […]
Search for New City Manager Underway in Niceville

The search for a city manager to replace the retiring Lannie Corbin in Niceville seems to have made a quick start.
BREAKING: Bill Filed to End Local Oversight on Mid Bay Bridge
This is a breaking story. Please check back for updates. Bill filed to end oversight of Mid-Bay Bridge Authority Budget by Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Latest – March 7th, 8:19 PM.Β Β Niceville-area State Representative Patt Maney (R-Shalimar) filed a bill Tuesday, March 7th, which would end the Okaloosa County Board of County […]
All Sports Association Raises Almost $140,000 in One Night For Local Youth Sports.

Fundraiser caps banner year for youth sports advocates in group Roughly 1,000 people filled the convention center as the memorabilia – a signed Walter Payton Jersey, Footballs with the John Hancock of Nick Saban, and tickets to the Emerald Coast Classic got snapped up by bidders.Β Β The lights were low on the crows as […]
Plewβs Crist Named Staff Professional of the Year

https://midbaynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FL-NWFSC-SF22-15_1.mp4 Cristβs Educational Legacy Spans Nearly 40 Years and Three Okaloosa Elementary Schools goes to Shawna Crist, Media Assistant at Plew Elementary School. The award recognizes the exemplary contribution of an educational staff professional in the county’s school district. Mrs. Crist has a long-standing connection with the county’s school district, starting as an elementary school […]
Niceville Area Teachers Recognized for Excellence! Is One Your Child’s?

The Okaloosa School District recently selected Royal Preston, construction teacher at Okaloosa Technical College, as its Teacher of the Year recipient.
While Preston earned the top honor, he was one of many who received recognition.
College Credit for Combat Medics To Become Reality in Florida?

If new Florida House of Representative member Dr. Joel Rudman has anything to say about it, former military personnel who served as combat medics will get college credit for the lifesaving efforts they made downrange.
Thanks to a South Florida Attorney, Flood Risk Won’t Get Immediately Worse in Bluewater Bay
Bluewater Bay now has a lower risk of massive flooding thanks to a South Florida Attorney.