7th Group Sergeant Killed in Hunting Accident on Eglin

A Seventh Special Forces Group sergeant died after being struck by a stray bullet in a suspected hunting accident on Eglin Air Force Base’s range Sunday morning. Florida Fish and Wildlife agents and the Air Force’s Office of Special Investigations are looking into the incident.

NWF Ballet Needs Money After Governor Vetoes Budget

Northwest Florida Ballet is among numerous arts organizations statewide facing budget shortfalls due to Governor Ron DeSantis’s veto of $32 million in funding for Florida’s Cultural Museum and Cultural Facilities grants. Todd Eric Allen, CEO and Creative Director of Northwest Florida Ballet, expressed concerns about the severe impact on local arts. Despite the challenging financial landscape, Allen urged patrons to increase their support to help sustain the Ballet’s operations.

Mid Bay News

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.