NWFSC to Build Student Housing – MudRun Requests Help Finding New Location
Northwest Florida State College will receive an upgrade in the 2022-2023 school year – as the school creates on-campus housing.
Okaloosa School Board Names Griffin Athletic Director at Niceville High School
Niceville High School will have a new Athletic Director for the 2022-2023 school year. The Okaloosa County School Board unanimously approved Daniel Griffin’s installation in the Eagles’ top spot.
Maney Will Not Have An Opponent for Reelection
State Representative T. Patterson Maney will serve two more years in Tallahassee.
Cheaper Flights to Destin? Recently-Lowered Fees Could Make It Happen
According to the Okaloosa Airports Director, Tracy Stage – the Board of County Commissioners’ decision to lower landing fee taxes, more formally known as Passenger Facility Charges, from $4.50 to $3.00 is unprecedented.
Okaloosa EMS Ambulance Rides Just Got More Expensive
Need an ambulance in Okaloosa County? It’s going to cost you (or your insurance company) an extra $80 if you are a local.
Airport to Hire Nine New Employees – Cites Heavy Traffic
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport had almost two million passengers come through its terminals in 2021 – a 40% increase from 2020.
No More Lobbying Budget for Mid-Bay Bridge Authority
In an unprecedented move, The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners exercised its right to cut $72,000 in lobbying and advertising from the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority’s budget for Fiscal Year 22-23.
Niceville Businesses Raise Money for Alzheimer’s Research
Niceville Businesses Bluewater Fitness and Vitas Healthcare hosted The Longest Day – a fundraiser for Alzheimers Research at Bluewater Fitnesses Campus.
Air Force Land for Niceville Parks? Here’s The Plan So Far:
The Niceville City Council and citizens agree – the city needs more green space for athletics. Here’s the embryonic plan to get some land leased from the Air Force
Niceville City Council Votes Down Apartment Complex Over Sidewalk Safety
It’s not often that you see a split vote on something in local government. Since the beginning of Mid Bay News six months ago, I can only think of one other time the council did not vote unanimously on a topic. The Council voted down a request from a developer for permission to move forward […]
