School Board Honors State, National Champ Cheer Teams from Niceville, Ruckel
Christopher Saul March 29, 2023 8:21 pm Bluewater Bay, Niceville, Schools and Education, Sports, Valparaiso Okaloosa County School Board highlights perennial powers Niceville and Ruckel Niceville’s Four-in-a-row state championship cheerleading squad was recognized in front of the Okaloosa County School Board on Monday evening. The team won in the Game Day category, which highlights traditional, […]
Olympic-Style Swimming Facility in Niceville? One Man’s Plan to Make It Happen:
Kelly Humphrey March 28, 2023 7:36 pm Niceville, Sports, Valparaiso Getting kids out of motel pools and into a world-class facility Dr. Bill McCartney is a man on a mission. As a consultant to the city of Niceville’s Community Redevelopment Agency, McCartney has authored a study on the need for and feasibility of an aquatic center […]
Election 2024: Three Declare for Okaloosa County District 3
Who are the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioner Candidates for 2024? Here’s a primer:
Florida Catholic Bishops Initiate Campaign to Preserve Death Penalty Rule
Christopher Saul March 21, 2023 1:20 pm Bluewater Bay, Crestview, Government, Local Luminaries, Niceville, Politics and Elections, Public Safety, Religion, Valparaiso Catholic policy goals head to Tallahassee The political-advocacy arm of the Catholic Church in Florida has joined other policy groups to request politicians keep the unanimous consent of a jury as a requirement to […]
Business Owner Wins $5,000 for A Bed 4 Me Charity
Staff Reports March 20, 2023 4:31 pm Bluewater Bay, Charities and Nonprofits, Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Local Luminaries, Niceville, Uncategorized, Valparaiso Win means 16 beds for children in need A local esthetician won $5,000 for her work with A Bed 4 Me – which means 16 children will have a new bed to sleep on. Alison […]
Not Sure Where to Go to College? This TV Show Just Came to Town – and Can Help You Decide.
Series aims to open up schools, regardless of means, background or location to students across the world. Alex Boylan traveled the world on The Amazing Race 20 years ago – but in the next act of his career as a television producer – he’s helping future high school grads figure out what they want to […]
Here Are Your Florida House Rep’s Bills for 2023
https://midbaynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FL-NWFSC-SF22-15_1.mp4 Represntative Patt Maney Bills for 2023 Dental for Vets, the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, Breaking Leases for Military Personnel, and More – Here’s a look at the bills your state house rep proposed this session Patt Maney is a lawyer, general, judge, and now a politician. He proved himself very effective as a politician -building […]
Federal Grant Money to Pull Boats From Valp Bayous
Those busted-up old boats sitting derelict in Valparaiso’s bayous may soon be a thing of the past – thanks to federal government grant money. Valparaiso Police Chief Joe Hart told the Val-p city commission at March’s meeting that, in total, two boats in Boggy Bayou and another boat in Tom’s Bayou would be removed with […]
“We’ll Be Back” Vows Valparaiso Chicken Advocate After Defeat
Suiting up for a fight It’s not every day you see a fully grown man pass out easter candy in a chicken suit during a government meeting. I’ve been to several hundred in my life – and this was a first. But the man in the chicken suit should give you an idea of the […]
No Debate! State College Forensics Team Triumphs At Statewide Contest
Niceville, Florida – The Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) Forensics Team recently competed in two highly competitive tournaments: the Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association (FIFA) Tournament at the University of West Florida, and the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Tournament hosted virtually by Miami Dade College. The team’s exceptional performance earned them multiple accolades, including the most wins among the top five of competitors.
