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. Niceville-area State Representative Patt Maney (R-Shalimar) filed a bill Tuesday, March 7th, which would end the Okaloosa County Board of County […]
Amid Statewide Teacher Shortage, OCSD Hosts Job Fair
Want to Teach? OCSD Hosts Job Fair at Edge Elementary The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) will host a job fair at Edge Elementary on Saturday, April 1, from 9 am to 11 am. The fair is free and open to anyone interested in joining the OCSD team for the 2023-2024 school year. The school […]
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 […]
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. The lights were low on the crows as […]
Niceville Community Starts Fundraiser for 5-Year-Old In Need of a New Heart
February is all about the heart, and that includes taking care of it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network recently shared new annual record numbers for heart transplants in 2022. GoFundMe saw more than 16,000 heart-related fundraisers created in the past two years. As February […]
INTERVIEW: Ruckel Cheer Coach Talks About Back-To-Back National Titles
Rams, Eagles Excel in Orlando The Ruckel Cheer team with their trophy after their victory at nationals Ruckel coaches pose with a trophy after their win in Orlando The team poses together Ruckel Cheer competes at Nationals in Orlando Ruckel Cheer competes at Nationals in Orlando The Ruckel Rams Cheer squad is the back-to-back […]
Niceville, Mississippi State, SMU Golfer Awarded by All Sports Association
The Association awarded the Recent SMU alum, and Niceville High School graduate their female collegiate athlete award for her dedication to community service during her NCAA career.
Brothers, Niceville Band Members Play Carnegie Hall!
Brothers Tommy and Andrew Roberts play at world class music venue in New York City Niceville, Florida – Senior Tommy Roberts and Sophomore Andrew Roberts, both students at Niceville High School and brothers, were selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Tommy was selected as 1st Chair Trumpet and Andrew was selected as […]
That Trap House On 47th and Fir Is About To Be Foreclosed On
Hasta La Vista 919 47th street’s years as a crime den may soon be in the rearview mirror after an action by the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners this week. The commissioners moved forward with a foreclosure action that will see the property taken from the current owner and sold. The property, home to […]
Plew’s Crist Named Staff Professional of the Year
https://midbaynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FL-NWFSC-SF22-15_1.mp4 Crist’s 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 […]
