Fundraiser Announced for Family of 7SFG Sergeant Killed in Freak Accident

A community fundraiser will honor Tommy Lazzaro, a former Central Michigan University football player and Special Forces soldier, who tragically died just a day after learning he would become a father.
Geek Lights on the Corner Up and Running for Another Year

The Geek Lights on the Corner returns for its 17th season! Build Days are happening in November, and shows start December 2nd. This year’s charity: Sharing and Caring of Niceville. Find out how you can get involved and enjoy this holiday tradition.
Radical Forgiveness – Ruckel Teacher Talks About Hit And Run

The Niceville community has rallied around Ruckel High Teacher and Little League World Series Softball Coach Sarah Carnello after a hit an run driver severely injured her Monday.
Rotary Announces Dates for Nicevillle-Area Oktoberfest

The Mid-Bay Bridge Rotary Club is hosting its 30th annual Oktoberfest in Bluewater Bay on September 27-28, featuring traditional German food, drinks, music, and local vendors. The event raises funds to support numerous local and international causes, including scholarships and community programs.
Check out these upgrades coming to a park in the Niceville area!

The park, built in memory of a Bluewater Bay boy, is enjoying significant improvements.
Bluewater Bay Town Hall Invites Community Participation and Collaboration

he Bluewater United Foundation (BUF) is extending an open invitation to all residents of Bluewater Bay (BWB) for a Town Hall event aimed at fostering dialogue and collaboration within the community. This event provides an opportunity for residents to engage with various non-profit organizations and the BWB Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) Communications Director, enabling them to ask questions, offer suggestions, and learn about upcoming changes in BWB.
The 10 Most Important Niceville News Stories in 2022

Well, we are almost to the end of our first year of giving y’all the news here at MBN, and quite a bit has happened!
18-Wheeler Spills Diesel, Closes SR 20 in Bluewater
The North Bay Fire Department, The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol all responded to an accident between a diesel tanker truck and a commuter car Monday afternoon on State Route 20 in Bluewater Bay.
Lake Course in Bluewater Bay Closer to Becoming Housing
Stick with me past these next two sentences. It’s important if you live in Bluewater Bay – but it’s also a little boring-sounding.
Stormwater Might Drown Bluewater Bay – Bluewater United Has A Plan to Avoid Future Flooding
Testa says the infrastructure that holds Bluewater Bay together and keeps its property values high has begun to strain under heavy use, poor upkeep, and just plain ol’ age as the years have gone on.