INTERVIEW: Niceville Girls Soccer Coach Talks Postseason, Crucial Games.

Coach Kelly Fernandez opened up about the triumphs and challenges of the Niceville Lady Eagles’ soccer season. From the team’s strategies for the playoffs to the unique features of their home field, the conversation also touched on Coach Fernandez’s daughter’s remarkable journey in professional soccer.

BOYS SOCCER: Niceville Holds Off Surging Fort Walton Side To Establish Dominance in Okaloosa.

In a riveting match under the January sky, Niceville’s boys soccer team faced off against Fort Walton Beach High School for the second time this season. With a history of close contests, the Eagles dominated early, but Fort Walton’s fierce comeback added suspense. Ultimately, Jake Ticknor’s free kick secured a dramatic win, highlighting the intense rivalry between the two teams.

Round The Bay Relay Preps For 13th Year Racing

Meet Robert Mayor, a military brat turned ultramarathon enthusiast. He’ll be one of 43 ultramarathoners to compete to complete a run around the western Choctawhatchee Bay in the ‘Round the Bay Relay.’ Discover how running, faith, and a deliberate choice to disconnect have intertwined to shape his remarkable journey.

The Top 10 Stories of 2023

These are the top ten stories, as judged by the number of people who read them, in 2023. What did you think was the most important local story of the year? Vote now!

The Interview: Niceville Football Coach Grant Thompson

Coach T Speaks With Me In the heart of Niceville, a community steeped in football tradition, Coach Grant Thompson is the maestro behind the Niceville High School’s chorus of successes in the last couple of years. Christopher Saul delves into an exclusive interview with Coach Thompson, unraveling the highs, challenges, and aspirations that define the […]

GIRLS SOCCER: Niceville Routs Navarre 4-0

Niceville High School Logo

Last night’s soccer clash between Niceville Eagles and Navarre Raiders had the bleachers buzzing! Despite the chilly weather, the Eagles delivered a stellar performance, sealing a 4-0 victory. Key moments include Taylor Kerle’s early goal and Aynzlie Nelson’s impressive free kick.

Mid Bay News

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.