GALLERY: NWFSC Shows Off Its New On-Campus Student Housing at Ribbon Cutting

Northwest Florida State College has opened its first on-campus residence hall, offering suite-style living for students, with potential for further expansion if demand continues.
Outlaw Biker Implicated in Attack With Explosive at Fort Walton Beach Jimmy Johns

Gregory Simonds, an alleged Outlaws Motorcycle Club member, was arrested in Fort Walton Beach after allegedly throwing an explosive device into a Jimmy John’s following a confrontation with members of a rival biker gang.
This Might Be The New Name For the Niceville Multipurpose Building:

What do a new school building, championship cheerleaders, and a surprising tax windfall have in common? Find out how Niceville High School’s latest addition is changing the game!
Northwest Florida HVAC Company Announces Termination of Employee After Social Media Firestorm Over Homophobic Comments

A viral TikTok controversy has put a Northwest Florida HVAC company in crisis mode—here’s how the owner is responding to the flood of backlash.
Here’s What Happened Between Niceville and PAWS at Tuesday’s Council Meeting

After a last-minute email from PAWS cut all ties, Niceville must find a new animal control solution—what happens next?
After Rate Hikes, Gaetz Hopes to Overhaul Insurance Rules For Florida

Rising insurance premiums in Florida are at the forefront of legislative reform—Senator Don Gaetz’s new bill could change the way insurance companies do business in the Sunshine State.
Is There Lead in Valparaiso’s Drinking Water?

The City of Valparaiso sent out notices about the potential for lead in some residents’ drinking water. We went to the City Commission to get answers.
What This Niceville Dentist Says About Fluoride Might Shock You:

A surprising email with a hot take landed in the Mid Bay News inbox after Niceville removed Fluoride from the water system. Here’s what it said:
TRICARE SNAFU Leaves Area Healthcare Providers In The Wind

TRICARE’s transition to a new claims processing system has caused significant delays in provider payments, potentially affecting access to care for military members and their families.
The Secret One School District Found to Avoid Dropping Test Scores – And What Okaloosa Schools Can Learn From It.

Only Walton County has managed to avoid a downward trend in test scores over the last 20 years in Florida. How’d they do it?