Niceville’s Campbell Wins Taylor Haugen Award!

Niceville High School’s Harper Campbell, a future Samford football player and aspiring pastor, was honored with the Taylor Haugen Trophy in a surprise ceremony for exemplifying the award’s pillars of leadership, academics, and service.
High-Impact Testing to Temporarily Close Roads Near Eglin AFB

Several major highways near Eglin AFB will temporarily close Jan. 16 to support military testing missions, with closures lasting up to 90 minutes.
Cold Case Resolution After 53 Years: Debra Espey

Nearly 53 years later, Debra Espeyโs 1973 death case is closed after the suspect, Dennis Murphy died. Family expresses relief and closure.
This month’s Niceville Good Neighbor: “One positive thing can wipe out a lot of bad.”

This month’s Niceville Good Neighbor helps with several local outreach efforts to ensure no one “feels looked over or less than.”
Ruckel Middle Honors Legacy of Dr. Ginny Morgan With New Cafetorium

Ruckel Middle School dedicated its new cafetorium to former principal Dr. Ginny Morgan, honoring her decades of leadership and impact on students and staff.
Niceville High Reimagines Henry VIIIโs Wives in Spectacular Musical SIX

Niceville High Theatre brings the global hit SIX to the stage this January, delivering a high-energy, pop-powered retelling of Henry VIIIโs queens.
Niceville City Council Talks Purple Pipes and Special Needs Parks Cost Increases

Niceville City Council faces down increased costs for the special needs park while moving forward with a ‘purple piping’ reclaimed water project slated for completion on the east side of town by late 2026.
Deputies: Woman Arrested Years After Alleged Walmart Credit Card Fraud Spree

Deputies say a woman allegedly used another personโs credit cards during six transactions at two Okaloosa County Walmart locations.
Niceville High Launches Future Ready Program for Teens

Niceville Highโs Future Ready program, created by Allison Aiken, helps students learn real-world skills like finances, college prep, jobs, and stress management.
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!