Niceville High School Band Preps Show Of A Lifetime at Rose Bowl Parade

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Delve into the behind-the-scenes hustle as Niceville High School’s Eagle Band prepares for the Rose Bowl Parade. Band Director Dan Wooten’s mix of excitement and worry, the logistical challenges faced by the 250 band members, and the unwavering support from the community paint a vivid picture of the dedication required to turn dreams into reality. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽถ

The Interview: Alanna Campbell (Former) Niceville Artist

Alanna Campbell Talks About Making Niceville A Better Place for 20 and 30 Somethings On this week’s episode of Mid Bay News Update: The Interview, Christopher Saul speaks with former Niceville Artist and podcast host Alanna Campbell ofย ‘I’ve Been Thinking.’ย  Campbell is from a small town in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and has degrees […]

Okaloosa County Approves Legislative Agenda for 2024

Tallahassee old and new capitol buildings from the south side of monroe street

Okaloosa County’s legislative requests for 2024 span various topics, including repealing a law restricting gun sales to individuals under 21, advancing mental health reform, and securing funding for libraries and an online high school program. They’re urging state legislators to support these initiatives.

Artful Things Niceville Hosts Open Air Art Day to Support Veterans

Artful Things Niceville, a beloved gallery in Niceville, is reaching out to support veterans in their community. Many of their customers are veterans, and they create beautiful art expressing their experiences. To give back, they’re hosting an Open Air Art Day on November 11th, Veteran’s Day, with proceeds benefiting organizations like The American Legion and Freedom Life Compass. In addition, they’ll be unveiling an expanded inventory of professional-grade art supplies and having some items on sale throughout the weekend.

Valparaiso’s Heritage Museum Wins Impact100 Grant

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Members of Impact100 and Grant Recipients pose with oversized checks for 100,000. Impact100 Grants To Make Difference in Northwest Florida The Northwest Florida Heritage Museumย has won a $100,000 Impact 100 grant to build a new wing to the Valparaiso museum.ย  The project, which will cost the nonprofit museum $175,000, will receive other funding from a […]

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.