No Debate! State College Forensics Team Triumphs At Statewide Contest
Niceville, Florida – The Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) Forensics Team recently competed in two highly competitive tournaments: the Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association (FIFA) Tournament at the University of West Florida, and the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Tournament hosted virtually by Miami Dade College. The team’s exceptional performance earned them multiple accolades, including the most wins among the top five of competitors.
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 […]
304-Unit Apartment Building Breaking Ground in Niceville’s Deer Moss Creek
A rendering of The Enclave at Deer Moss Creek. Niceville-based land developer Peter Bochinno confirmed to Mid Bay News his company, Marin Development, will break ground on a $75 million apartment complex after almost five years of waiting and hoop-jumping. The Enclave at Deer Moss Creek, a 304-unit apartment complex of mostly one and […]
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.
