FHSAA releases 2026 football reclassifications – Here’s who WON and LOST on the Emerald Coast:
The official Florida High School football classifications are here, detailing the new districts and early predictions for Northwest Florida teams through the 2027 season.
In Photos: Stephen Nasse wins the 58th Annual Snowball Derby
Take a look at Mid Bay News Reporter Collin Bestor’s favorite photos of Snowball Derby weekend.
Stephen Nasse wins Snowball Derby after Majeski penalized in chaotic finish at Five Flags Speedway
Fifteen years. Thirty-two starting spots back. One penalty that changed everything. The 2025 Snowball Derby will be talked about for years — and Stephen Nasse finally stands at the top.
Kemper Hodges Earns First QB Start For Air Force Academy
Junior quarterback Kemper Hodges made his first-ever start at quarterback for the Air Force Academy football team against the New Mexico Lobos, a challenging experience that underscores the unique life of a cadet-athlete.
16 local players from Okaloosa, Walton participate in early signing day
Sixteen student-athletes from Choctawhatchee, Freeport and Niceville High Schools signed college scholarships Wednesday, marking one of the region’s busiest early signing days in recent years.
Kyle Busch, Erik Jones lead stacked field into 2025 Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway
The Snowball Derby is back — and this year’s field might be the strongest in a decade. NASCAR champions, short-track aces, and future stars are all chasing one thing: the Tom Dawson Trophy.
Live Blog: FHSAA releases playoff brackets for area high schools
Live Blog: FHSAA releases playoff brackets for area high schools Collin Bestor November 6, 2025 10:30 am Sports In Brief: Florida High School Athletic Association releases playoff brackets for Rural-7A classifications With many teams in our area already guaranteed a spot (Choctaw, Baker, Pensacola Catholic), some sit in limbo (Crestview, Tate, Milton and Niceville). Playoff […]
Defending National Champs: New-look Northwest Florida State women’s team embraces speed, grit and global talent
After last year’s national title, the Northwest Florida State College women’s basketball team enters a new season with a younger, faster roster — and the same championship expectations.
Playoff Push: Baker dominates, Choctaw cruises, Niceville hangs on
The playoff race is heating up in Northwest Florida! Baker’s cruising, Choctaw’s chasing another title, and Niceville’s fighting to stay alive.
See where your team stands heading into the final three weeks of the regular season.
Local high school football playoff races heat up as the final stretch of the 2025 season begins
The playoff picture is heating up! From Choctaw’s dominant run to Milton’s shocking comeback season, every district in the Mid Bay News coverage area has something on the line heading into Week 8.
