Non-Profit With A ‘Vision’ to Host Seminar to Give Advice on Starting Non-Profits in Niceville

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — February 21, 2023 — The White-Wilson Community Foundation will host A Nonprofit’s Secret to Success, The Sight Savers America Story, an engaging and insightful lunch and learn for local nonprofit leaders. The free event will take place on Wednesday, March 15 at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, 214 Partin Drive S, from 11:30 […]
A Drug Task Force For Niceville? Not This Month.

Niceville Councilman Bill Schaetzle wants a drug task force to become a reality in Niceville. But that task force won’t become a reality – at least not yet.
Niceville Police: Felony Arrest Numbers High For A Second Month in a Row in January

Police make almost 20 felony arrests in January The Niceville Police Department released their monthly crime statistics for the month of January, 2023 – and the number of felony arrests were higher than average over the last year. Niceville police officers made a total of 17 felony arrests – the most since Mid Bay […]
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.
Niceville Police Use Camera System to Track Down Man Who Allegedly Shot at Driver on Rocky Bayou Bridge

Despite being charged with two felonies, the suspect spent a total of one hour, 17 minutes in jail.
Niceville Chamber Names Eglin FCU Large Business of the Year
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2023) – Eglin Federal Credit Union was named the Large Business of the Year by the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce at their annual awards celebration held at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Feb. 9, 2023. Chamber Chair of the Board Dr. Michael Mosley of Rocky Bayou Christian School announced, “This […]
This Is How Many Students Enrolled in CTE Programs with Okaloosa County School District
The numbers are in, and they look great for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the Okaloosa County School District. Roughly a quarter of all students in the school system, 7,846 students, enrolled in a CTE course for the 21-22 school year. Additionally, the district reports 1,382 industry certifications, and 1,079 digital tool […]
Niceville Cheerleaders Head To National Competition in Orlando

Niceville Cheer Squad Heads to Disney World to Defend National Title Niceville Cheer, four-time-in-a-row Florida State Champions, have advanced to Orlando to compete for the national title this weekend. The Varsity and Junior Varsity teams boarded a bus Tuesday afternoon to make the six hour trip to the most magical place on earth. RELATED: NHS […]
Collegiate High School Robotics Team Wins Local FIRST Tech Challenge Tournament
Collegiate High’s Robotics Team is on the map in the world of Competitive Robotics with their first win in a FIRST Tech Challange Tournament on January 28th. The High School, which is a part of Northwest Florida State College and allows students to get their A.S. or A.A. degrees by the time they complete secondary […]
The 24-Hour MBA: Opening a Business Branch in A New Place (Like Niceville)

This businesss spotlight is sponsored by the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce. If you would like your business to be sponsored, contact Mid Bay News Here! Lee Lewis came to Niceville in the 90s with a dogged determination for success. His company, AVCON, came with a mind to expanding business for the company – which plans […]