When Does Okaloosa County Mosquito Control Spray in Niceville? 2022 Schedule
Looking for the 2022 mosquito spraying schedule for Niceville? Look no further! Okaloosa County’s Mosquito Control will spray in different areas Monday through Thursday in Niceville and Valparaiso. But the exact date that the sprayers will start spraying to kill the pesky critters is not yet set in stone. “Based on environmental analysis, Okaloosa County’s […]
Niceville’s State Representative, Patt Maney, Recaps the Triumphs and Difficulties of 2022 Session.
Mid Bay News got an hour of State Representative Patt Maney’s time to talk about the most recent session of the Florida Legislature – as well as the upcoming special session. It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over: Florida State Legislature Called Back Into Session Over Congressional Redistricting Maps. State Representative Patt Maney Served as a […]
Niceville High School’s RadioActive Roaches Qualify for FRC Worlds Robotics Competition
RadioActive Roaches Robotics Team To Compete Against Worlds Best Robotics competitions. A sport similar to a mashup between a NASCAR pit crew, chess, fencing and baseball – along with a healthy dose of a sports management video game. The gold standard for these competitions is the First Robotics Competition, or FRC. The players on the […]
Relay for Life Returns to Niceville Mullet Festival Grounds
The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will return to the Niceville Mullet Festival grounds for the first time since the COVID-19 Pandemic began. The event, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, will take place on the 13th of May. The walk starts at 6pm. “We share a passion to save lives, celebrate […]
FPL Price Hike Hits Okaloosa Schools – This is How Much It’ll Cost
FPL Price Hike Hits Okaloosa County Schools $800,000. It’ll cost the Okaloosa County School District an additional $800,000 to keep the lights on every year – thanks to the recent rate increase which was approved by the state’s utility commission late last year. Okaloosa County Deputy Superintendent Steve Horton “It’s at the same rate that […]
Housing Affordability Threatens Public Safety in Okaloosa. Here’s Why:
The Latest, Greatest Threat to Public Safety in Okaloosa County It isn’t drug dealers, homicidal maniacs, roving biker gangs or mobs of angry high schoolers. It’s the price of housing. Homes and apartments in Niceville, Valparaiso and the rest of Okaloosa County are quickly becoming out of financial reach for local law enforcement. Basically, it […]
Supporting Students One Snap At A Time: Paula Mims – The Niceville Sports Photographer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5p12hTsJnwYou’ve probably seen her pictures everywhere, but you may not know Paula Mims personally. Paula Mims is responsible for the lion’s share of sports photography around here. And she does it for free. It’s a cool March evening at Niceville High School. The baseball team takes the field. The tradition just isn’t the same without […]
Niceville’s Crosspoint Church to Host Comedian and Musician Cheryl Rogers
Comedian and Musician Cheryl Rogers, is coming to Niceville to host a comedy event for the 55+ crowd. Cheryl is a five-time Gospel Music Association Dove-award nominee and a 4-time Emmy award-winner for various television music productions for programs and commercials. The event, “Senior Trip with Cheryl Rogers”, is a music & comedy […]
Valparaiso Mayor Brent Smith Talks the Next Four Years
Valparaiso Mayor Brent Smith will serve another four-year term as the mayor after winning a competitive race for re-election on March 8th. Smith defeated Patrick Palmer 375-309 for the right to sit in the Mayor’s seat. The victory means ???? A $1 annual salary – payable at the end of the term with a plaque […]
900 Square Foot Affordable Homes in Valparaiso? It Could Soon Be a Reality.
Ok – so I’m about to throw a lot of numbers at you. I don’t like it either – but it has to be done to frame the story. (Sorry!) Meet Joe and Grace. Joe and Grace are a newly married couple that just moved here on a permanent change of station (PCS) with the […]
