This is When the Bridge on College Over Turkey Creek in Niceville Will (Probably) Be Done
It looks like the bumpy, uneven, painful-to-drive-across bridge over Turkey Creek between Niceville and Valparaiso won’t be fully smoothed over and resurfaced until at least the third week of July. Niceville Public Works Director Jonathan Laird informed the council of the situation at April’s City Council meeting. The road, which has not seen much – […]
A CALM Place: Nonprofit Plans to Create 600 Square Foot Homes in Niceville
Niceville’s Crisis Aid for Littles and Moms (CALM) got the unanimous go-ahead from the Niceville City Council to rezone their property to build 600 square foot bungalow homes on their land near the intersection of Redwood and John Sims Parkway. CALM needed the Niceville Council’s approval because they wanted to change their zoning from a […]
What is Next For the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival Grounds? Niceville’s Council Has an Idea.
What is Next For the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival Grounds? Niceville’s Council Has an Idea. Christopher Saul April 13, 2022 5:11 am Niceville In Brief: •The City of Niceville is considering securing long-term enhanced-use leases from the Air Force for the Mullet Festival grounds and nearby land. •Council members referenced a similar development project in […]
Niceville Police Department Releases Statistics for March
The Niceville Police Department released its statistics for the month of March 2022. Niceville Police made nine misdemeanor and 12 felony arrests. The number of arrests continues its downward trend from the beginning of the year. Niceville officers had 37 arrests in January and 22 arrests in February RELATED: Drug Bust Nets Six Pounds of […]
Okaloosa Schools Youth Leadership Council Promotes Suicide Prevention
Almost one in five high school students seriously considered killing themselves in 2019, according to data provided by the Hope Squad initiative. Hope Squad is a nationwide program that aims to reduce high school suicide and self harm. It trains peer-selected students to identify at-risk students and refer them for mental health counseling. The National […]
Okaloosa Schools to Teach Financial Literacy One Year Ahead of State
In the spring of 2021, Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder, and Superintendent Marcus Chambers started the Okaloosa Youth Leadership council as a way to promote leadership through the school system. This group, including juniors and seniors from Crestview, Laurel Hill, Baker, Fort Walton Beach, Choctawhatchee and Niceville High School, discuss issues that are impactful to […]
When Does Okaloosa County Mosquito Control Spray in Niceville? 2022 Schedule
Looking for the 2022 mosquito spraying schedule for Niceville? Look no further! Okaloosa County’s Mosquito Control will spray in different areas Monday through Thursday in Niceville and Valparaiso. But the exact date that the sprayers will start spraying to kill the pesky critters is not yet set in stone. “Based on environmental analysis, Okaloosa County’s […]
Niceville’s State Representative, Patt Maney, Recaps the Triumphs and Difficulties of 2022 Session.
Mid Bay News got an hour of State Representative Patt Maney’s time to talk about the most recent session of the Florida Legislature – as well as the upcoming special session. It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over: Florida State Legislature Called Back Into Session Over Congressional Redistricting Maps. State Representative Patt Maney Served as a […]
Niceville High School’s RadioActive Roaches Qualify for FRC Worlds Robotics Competition
RadioActive Roaches Robotics Team To Compete Against Worlds Best Robotics competitions. A sport similar to a mashup between a NASCAR pit crew, chess, fencing and baseball – along with a healthy dose of a sports management video game. The gold standard for these competitions is the First Robotics Competition, or FRC. The players on the […]
Relay for Life Returns to Niceville Mullet Festival Grounds
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will return to the Niceville Mullet Festival grounds for the first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic began. The event, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, will take place on the 13th of May. The walk starts at 6pm. “We share a passion to save lives, celebrate […]
