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 […]
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Mid Bay News Exclusive: Bishop Wack on Immigration and Faith
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Playoff Push: Baker dominates, Choctaw cruises, Niceville hangs on
The playoff race is heating up in Northwest Florida! Baker’s cruising, Choctaw’s chasing another title, and Niceville’s fighting to stay alive.
See where your team stands heading into the final three weeks of the regular season.
Texas Parents Arrested After Leaving Baby Alone on Walton County Beach for Nearly an Hour
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Rep. Jimmy Patronis declines to clarify key policy positions as data contradicts claims
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New Commander takes the helm over Hurlburt Field’s 1st Special Operations Wing
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Mid Bay News presents mid-season awards for the 2025 football season
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