FHSAA releases 2026 football reclassifications – Here’s who WON and LOST on the Emerald Coast:

The official Florida High School football classifications are here, detailing the new districts and early predictions for Northwest Florida teams through the 2027 season.
What is Westonwood Ranch?

In today’s world, almost everyone knows a family member, friend, co-worker, or neighbor who has a ‘loved one’ impacted by IDD. On this Daytripper journey, Mid Bay News met Lindy Wood, who is the Founder and Director of Westonwood Ranch. Just as the natural beauty and heart of this thriving and robust community, there is a vision that rests in the heart of a mother (Lindy Wood), determined to see the “individual participant” find greater independence and live to their highest potential.
GALLERY: Christmas 2025 on the Emerald Coast (Send in your photos NOW!)

Merry Christmas to all from Mid Bay News! Here are the photo highlights of the season from around Northwest Florida and the Emerald Coast!
Winter Sandyland returns to Okaloosa Island benefiting local children in need

Winter Sandyland returns to Okaloosa Island befitting local children in need Staff Reports December 1, 2025 2:03 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🔧 HVAC technician shortages are impacting service availability across Northwest Florida, especially during peak summer months. 💼 Companies like Mills Heating and Air are offering competitive wages and training pathways but still struggle to […]
Live Blog: FHSAA releases playoff brackets for area high schools

Live Blog: FHSAA releases playoff brackets for area high schools Collin Bestor November 6, 2025 10:30 am Sports In Brief: Florida High School Athletic Association releases playoff brackets for Rural-7A classifications With many teams in our area already guaranteed a spot (Choctaw, Baker, Pensacola Catholic), some sit in limbo (Crestview, Tate, Milton and Niceville). Playoff […]
Week 6 Recap: Niceville flexes muscle, SoWal beats Walton

Week 6 football action marked the beginning of district play for many local teams.
After Four Years and A Six Hour Meeting, Walton County Has An Attorney

Walton County’s split-vote approval of a $600K contract for attorney Clay Adkinson has raised concerns over pay, conflicts of interest, and the transparency of the hiring process.
Walton County to vote on $50K-a-month contract for county attorney

Walton County will decide tomorrow whether or not to pay thier longtime interim County Attorney Clay Adkinson $600,000 a year and require a supermajority vote to fire him in the future.
Freeport Council Approves New Lifesaving Devices for Areas Near Water

A life-saving solution is coming to Freeport—see how Rotary Clubs are helping protect lives with zero cost to the city.
Catholic School in Niceville? One Group Aims to Make It Happen ASAP!

Niceville Catholic Education invites the community to a pivotal meeting on June 9 at 3rd Planet Brewery to discuss the future of Catholic K-12 education in the Niceville and greater Choctawhatchee Bay area. The meeting will cover updates from local pastors, vision and scope for the initiative, ways to get involved, and an open Q&A session. All interested families and community members are encouraged to attend and participate in shaping this educational endeavor.