Okaloosa Schools Youth Leadership Council Promotes Suicide Prevention
Almost one in five high school students seriously considered killing themselves in 2019, according to data provided by the Hope Squad initiative. Hope Squad is a nationwide program that aims to reduce high school suicide and self harm. It trains peer-selected students to identify at-risk students and refer them for mental health counseling. The National […]
Okaloosa Schools to Teach Financial Literacy One Year Ahead of State
In the spring of 2021, Okaloosa County Commissioner Mel Ponder, and Superintendent Marcus Chambers started the Okaloosa Youth Leadership council as a way to promote leadership through the school system. This group, including juniors and seniors from Crestview, Laurel Hill, Baker, Fort Walton Beach, Choctawhatchee and Niceville High School, discuss issues that are impactful to […]
Is Cox Cable Coming to Valparaiso Fl? Commissioner Says Yes.
Valparaiso City Commissioner Kay Hamilton announced to the city commission at Monday night’s meeting (April 11) that a representative from Cox Communications told her the multistate cable and internet provider would move into the city as early as next year. Valparaiso Commissioner Kay Hamilton The meeting, which Commissioner Hamilton described as purely informational, has led […]
National Rankings Name Valparaiso #18 City in America for Outdoor Living
Dwellics.com named Valparaiso, Florida the 18th best place in America for outdoor living in their 2022 rankings. Dwellics says that their rankings are based on the number of parks, fields, playgrounds, hiking trails and other public outdoor spaces. The number of trees, open spaces, climate (including temperature, humidity, windiness, cloudiness, and air and water quality), […]
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 […]
