Niceville Trio Prepare to Graduate From US Merchant Marine Academy
Four years ago – four men from Niceville loaded their bags and made their way to King’s Point, New York, to embark on a seaward life at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Cain Nominated to Promote to Major General
Christopher Saul March 26, 2023 8:35 pm Eglin Air Force Base, Military Cain among roughly two dozen nominated for promotion The Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austin, announced former Eglin Air Force Base Commander Brigadier General Scott Cain would be nominated for promotion to Major General. All general officer nominations are made by President Joseph R. Biden. […]
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 […]
Niceville War Hero Receives Vietnam Memento
A special gift Thank yous come in all sorts of ways. Colonel Howard Hill received his at March’s Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber Breakfast as a small metal bracelet that another airman wore more than 50 years ago. The owner, Lieutenant Colonel Fred Hills, wore it during Howard Hill’s time as a prisoner of war in the […]
Jackson Guard to Host Archaeology Day In March
Eglin’s 10th archaeology day promises loads of local learning Eglin Air Force Base will host its 10th annual Eglin Archaeology Day on Saturday, March 18th, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Jackson Guard location in Niceville, Florida. The event is part of “Celebrate Florida Archaeology Month,” and is free and open to the […]
Okaloosa Gas to Open $77 Million Facility in Valparaiso
Okaloosa Gas to break ground this summer Okaloosa Gas, the publicly-run gas authority for Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties, will open a new $77 Million facility in Valparaiso – and will help the tax rolls for the town. Groundbreaking is scheduled for July 1, 2023. Carl Scott told the city council he believes […]
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.
State Road 285 to Close for Eglin Test Missions
The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to conduct testing on the Eglin range complex requiring the closure of State Road 285.
Up for a Hunt? Feral Hogs invade Niceville Spray Fields.
The wild, aggressive animals began to invade the city’s spray fields on Eglin Air Force Base.
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).
