All But One Niceville/Valparaiso School Earns an A From Florida Department of Education

Collegiate High School and Niceville High School emerged as academic powerhouses, outperforming state standards in standardized testing, college readiness, and graduation rates. Okaloosa STEMM Academy and Ruckel Middle School also stood out, securing top spots in the middle school rankings, while elementary schools Edge, Plew, and Bluewater maintained their A ratings.

Valparaiso’s Old Synovus Bank Becomes Future City Hall

Valparaiso is on the brink of a transformative journey, turning the historic Old Synovus Bank into its modern city hall. Dive into the details, from office spaces to potential revenue streams, as the city paves the way for a new era.

Valparaiso FL Wants To Hire A City Manager. Here’s What You Should Know:

In a groundbreaking move, the Valparaiso City Commission voted 3-1 to usher in a transformative change by introducing the role of a City Manager. This new position, with an estimated cost of $100,000 plus benefits, will oversee all hired employees and directly report to the City Commission. While retaining the Commission form of government, the City Manager will take charge of day-to-day operations, enhancing efficiency within the legal framework. Commissioner Tom Browning dissented, emphasizing that the city may not need this managerial shift.

The Interview: Alanna Campbell (Former) Niceville Artist

Alanna Campbell Talks About Making Niceville A Better Place for 20 and 30 Somethings On this week’s episode of Mid Bay News Update: The Interview, Christopher Saul speaks with former Niceville Artist and podcast host Alanna Campbell ofย ‘I’ve Been Thinking.’ย  Campbell is from a small town in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and has degrees […]

GIRLS SOCCER: Niceville Start The Season With A Mercy Rule Win Over Arnold

a girls soccer game between niceville and Panama City Arnold high schools.

Niceville Routs Former State Semifinalists Arnold A Niceville Girls Soccer Player challenges for a ball against the Arnold Defense. Katelyn Tomaschko sniffs out an attack. The Niceville defense kept the ball in Arnold’s half for most of the shortened game. A group of boys watches the Niceville girls soccer game from the comfort of an […]

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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.