A Drug Task Force For Niceville? Not This Month.
Niceville Councilman Bill Schaetzle wants a drug task force to become a reality in Niceville. But that task force won’t become a reality – at least not yet.
Niceville Police: Felony Arrest Numbers High For A Second Month in a Row in January
Police make almost 20 felony arrests in January The Niceville Police Department released their monthly crime statistics for the month of January, 2023 – and the number of felony arrests were higher than average over the last year. Niceville police officers made a total of 17 felony arrests – the most since Mid Bay […]
Niceville Area Teachers Recognized for Excellence! Is One Your Child’s?
The Okaloosa School District recently selected Royal Preston, construction teacher at Okaloosa Technical College, as its Teacher of the Year recipient.
While Preston earned the top honor, he was one of many who received recognition.
Niceville Chamber Names Eglin FCU Large Business of the Year
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2023) – Eglin Federal Credit Union was named the Large Business of the Year by the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce at their annual awards celebration held at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Feb. 9, 2023. Chamber Chair of the Board Dr. Michael Mosley of Rocky Bayou Christian School announced, “This […]
Chickens Against Socialism: Val-p Group Attempts to Free the Coop
Citizens group claims 150 signatures to legalize possession of hens in Val-p city limits If one Valparaiso group gets its way, hens will be allowed within city limits. The proposal has run a-fowl of other residents, though. (I got it out of my system, I’m done. Promise.) Missy Reeh-Weakley says she’s a recent transplant to […]
Eglin Airman Wins Award For Work With Hope Squad
The 33rd Fighter Wing honored Senior Master Sargeant Sara Weber for her efforts to reduce suicide amongst airmen at a ceremony that took place last week.
ECCAC Announces Gala In The Garden Fundraiser
Event will feature the Will Thompson Band The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting on their annual signature Gala in the Garden and Golf Weekend, this year presented by George and Janice Hendricks. The Gala features a cocktail hour starting at 5:30 p.m., with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10, at […]
Collegiate High School Robotics Team Wins Local FIRST Tech Challenge Tournament
Collegiate High’s Robotics Team is on the map in the world of Competitive Robotics with their first win in a FIRST Tech Challange Tournament on January 28th. The High School, which is a part of Northwest Florida State College and allows students to get their A.S. or A.A. degrees by the time they complete secondary […]
Superintendent Marcus Chambers Announces Re-Election Bid
Days Until Election Day 2024 Days Hours Minutes Seconds Election Results Should Be In Soon! “Nothing is more important to me than our students’ safety and academic success. For nearly 25 years, I have worked every day to provide Okaloosa students with an outstanding education.” Marcus Chambers Okaloosa Schools Superintendent Chambers will seek second full […]
The 24-Hour MBA: Opening a Business Branch in A New Place (Like Niceville)
This businesss spotlight is sponsored by the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce. If you would like your business to be sponsored, contact Mid Bay News Here! Lee Lewis came to Niceville in the 90s with a dogged determination for success. His company, AVCON, came with a mind to expanding business for the company – which plans […]
