Smoke Expected as Eglin Conducts Prescribed Burn Near Florosa
Residents near Florosa may see smoke this week as Eglin Air Force Base conducts planned prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risks and improve forest health.
Fort Walton Beach Police Make Arrest After Violent Condo Shooting
Two people were shot at a Fort Walton Beach condominium complex before police tracked down and arrested a suspect in Crestview.
National Men’s Health Month Brings Warning About Preventable Illness
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital urges men to schedule screenings and checkups during National Men’s Health Month.
Disturbing Evidence Leads to Guilty Verdict in Animal Cruelty Case
A Santa Rosa County jury convicted a man of aggravated animal cruelty after prosecutors said he tortured a kitten to death in 2023.
Valparaiso weighs possible department merger with Niceville Fire Chief
In Brief: The City of Valparaiso could see changes to its fire department, currently overseen by the Niceville Fire Department, to cut staffing costs and organize the department(s). Valparaiso City Commissioners discussed their ideas with Niceville Fire Chief Alex Kukulus at a workshop on June 11. Kukulus serves, along with the command team at Niceville […]
New Florida Warning Reveals Hidden Dangers of Kratom Products
Florida health officials are warning residents about 7-OH products sold in stores statewide, citing risks including seizures, addiction and respiratory failure.
Florida Governor candidate Jay Collins kicks off tour in Santa Rosa County
In Brief: Florida’s Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins kicked off his statewide “Come and Take It Tour” at Grey Man Armory in Milton, FL on Tuesday. “I’m here to talk about two things that go together: The Second Amendment and public safety,” Collins said. “Those two things are completely linked. For too long, […]
Jail Attack Leads to New Charge for Accused Ledford Killer
A man awaiting trial in the Mike Ledford murder case now faces a separate felony charge after deputies say he participated in a violent attack inside the Okaloosa County Jail.
Crestview Residents Face Decades in Prison in Federal Drug Case
Three Crestview residents have been indicted on federal cocaine trafficking charges and face lengthy prison sentences if convicted.
Niceville teen battles flesh-eating bacteria from local waters
In Brief: This is a developing story that Mid Bay News will continue to cover as information is released. What should have been a relaxing day turned disastrous for one Niceville family after 17-year-old Joziah Thompson was hospitalized for Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria he contracted in the water at Lions Park, on Wednesday. Tirzah […]
