Okaloosa County High School Bands Achieve Straight Superior Ratings at 2025 FBA Marching Assessment
All five Okaloosa County high school marching bands earned Straight Superior ratings at the 2025 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessment, making the district the only one in its region with top ratings across all schools.
Sjoberg Named to Okaloosa Surtax Committee
Local developer and Mid Bay News co-host Paul Sjoberg has been appointed to the Okaloosa Half Cent Surtax Committee, where he will help guide the county’s continued growth and infrastructure development.
‘No Kings’ rally draws large crowd in Fort Walton Beach
Hundreds gathered at The Landing this weekend for Fort Walton Beach’s second “No Kings” rally — part of a nationwide day of demonstrations. Attendees say the growing turnout shows more locals are ready to take part in civic action and community change.
Niceville’s School Zone Camera Campaign Crushes Speeding
Niceville’s innovative speed cameras have dramatically reduced speeding around local schools by 97%, enhancing safety and serving as a model for nationwide enforcement.
Niceville Falls to Lincoln In Playoff Rematch
The Niceville Eagles battled hard but fell 36-29 to the Lincoln Trojans in a penalty-filled road matchup decided in the final minutes.
Everything You Need To Know About Niceville’s School Zone Cameras
Niceville’s speed cameras are back on for the school year, enforcing different speed limits throughout the school day and issuing $100 tickets to drivers over the threshold.
Niceville Student’s Mock Bill on Elderly Driving Retesting Draws Real-World Attention, Support from Grieving Family
A Niceville teen’s mock bill on senior driver testing, inspired by a tragic local crash, garners real-world support from a grieving family and state-level attention.
Niceville Football: Robert Stith Commits to West Virginia
A top Niceville wideout is heading to the Big 12 — but not before one more run with the Eagles. Here’s how Robert Stith and Max Roche plan to power Niceville’s offense under a new head coach.
Eagles Lose to Winter Springs in Heart Stopping 4-3 State Title Game
Winter Springs edged out Niceville 4-3 in the 2025 Class 5A State Softball Championship, ending the Eagles’ 12-game winning streak and concluding a memorable postseason run.
INTERVIEW: Former Niceville Head Coach Will Consult for Area Teams as Offensive Guru
After leading Niceville to 64 wins, Grant Thompson’s next play calls will come from the sidelines—as a consultant for high school football programs across Florida.
