POLICE REPORT: Arrests Down in Niceville From Last Month, But Up From Last Year’s Numbers
Despite receiving 1,000 fewer calls, Niceville witnessed an increase in arrests, challenging conventional crime patterns. Dive into the details to unravel the mystery behind this unexpected shift in law enforcement dynamics.
Is The Mullet Festival Back in 2024? Yes*
Matt McKinnon and Mark Wagner speak to the Niceville City Council about the possibility of bringing back the Mullet Festival to Niceville in 2024. The Council agreed to allow the pair of promoters to move forward with a plan with the city’s caveated blessing at Tuesday’s meeting. Promoters Get An Initial Yes, But The Team […]
Valparaiso’s Lincoln Park Boat Launch Set for Million-Dollar Makeover!
Valparaiso gears up for a major waterfront facelift with a million-dollar project to revitalize the Lincoln Park boat launch. From enhanced facilities to broader access, the community is poised for a thrilling nautical upgrade!
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.
Eglin Opens New Buildings To Stay Ahead of Foreign Rivals
Eglin Air Force Base introduces ERCC-1 and ERCC-2, a cutting-edge command and control hub set to redefine weapon testing capabilities. With near-instant data transmission and enhanced security, Eglin is poised to lead the way in military innovation.
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 of ‘I’ve Been Thinking.’ Campbell is from a small town in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and has degrees […]
Okaloosa County Approves Legislative Agenda for 2024
Okaloosa County’s legislative requests for 2024 span various topics, including repealing a law restricting gun sales to individuals under 21, advancing mental health reform, and securing funding for libraries and an online high school program. They’re urging state legislators to support these initiatives.
3rd Planet Bike Club Unveils Silver Tree
The 3rd Planet Brewing Bike Club wants to help bring Christmas Cheer to the people living at Twin Cities Pavilion this holiday season. The group, which meets on Mondays between March and the beginning of Daylight Saving Time in November to ride through Niceville and then grab a pint, organized a present drive for the […]
Niceville, Other Local Squads Make Football Playoffs
Eagles Make Playoffs. Now What? The Florida High School Athletic Association had worked its mathematical voodoo and determined the teams that will have a shot at immortality in the 2023 playoffs. The Niceville Eagles are in the state tournament, as are both teams who defeated the Maroon and White this year – The Mosley Dolphins […]
Valparaiso’s Heritage Museum Wins Impact100 Grant
Members of Impact100 and Grant Recipients pose with oversized checks for 100,000. Impact100 Grants To Make Difference in Northwest Florida The Northwest Florida Heritage Museum has won a $100,000 Impact 100 grant to build a new wing to the Valparaiso museum. The project, which will cost the nonprofit museum $175,000, will receive other funding from a […]
