Mary Esther Man Faces 30 Charges in Exploitation Case
A Mary Esther man is facing 30 felony charges after a multi-agency investigation uncovered child pornography on electronic devices in his home.
Eglin FCU Honors Anna Klepser for 25 Years of Devotion
Eglin Federal Credit Union recently honored Anna Klepser, a member service counselor at the Bluewater Bay branch, for reaching 25 years with the organization.
Young Man Found Dead on a Quiet Okaloosa Road
A 20-year-old Mary Esther man was found shot to death in north Okaloosa County. Deputies are investigating the early morning homicide.
Tough but Necessary: Okaloosa Will Close Two “Outstanding” Schools
Okaloosa School Board votes unanimously to close Mary Esther and Longwood Elementary amid enrollment decline and budget challenges, with rezoning ahead.
Powerful Federal Drug and Gun Charges Rock the Mary Esther Community
A Mary Esther man is facing federal charges tied to fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession following a grand jury indictment.
Mary Esther leaders mobilize to fight proposed closure of elementary school
Mary Esther officials and residents are mounting a public pushback against the Okaloosa County School District’s proposal to close Mary Esther Elementary, arguing the nearly 60-year-old school is central to the city’s identity, family stability and military readiness.
Hope Renewed at Bud Day Park: A Community Space Reborn
Okaloosa County will celebrate the reopening of Brigadier General Bud Day Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony showcasing major upgrades and new amenities.
Eglin Air Force Base Is Awarded A Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Support Infrastructure and Modernization
Air Force Awards Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Support Eglin Staff Reports December 31, 2025 12:48 pm Eglin Air Force Base, Emerald Coast, Government, Hurlburt Field, Mary Esther, Military In Brief: 👤 Who: U.S. Air Force; Strategic Test Solutions LLC ❓ What: $1.87 billion operations and maintenance contract 📅 When: Awarded in December 2025; runs through […]
GALLERY: Christmas 2025 on the Emerald Coast (Send in your photos NOW!)
Merry Christmas to all from Mid Bay News! Here are the photo highlights of the season from around Northwest Florida and the Emerald Coast!
Patronis Demands Answers on Special Operations Relocation
Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis and Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are pressing Pentagon leaders for answers after the Air Force finalized its plan to move the 492nd Special Operations Wing from Northwest Florida to Arizona. In a sharply worded letter, the lawmakers warn the relocation could slow U.S. response times to growing threats in Venezuela and the Caribbean and question why the Air Force relied on Biden-era climate considerations instead of current national security priorities.
