Shorter Daycare Waitlists, The Mid-Bay Bridge and Break-able leases for Airmen: Maney Reviews 2023 Session

Hereβs a look at the eight bills Maney passed through the state legislature and how they might affect residents of the Mid-Bay area.
Niceville Senior Center Announces Sendoff Schedule for City Manager Corbin

The Niceville Senior Center will send off City Manager Lannie Corbin with a series of celebrations at the end of July.
A really big dill? Pickleball popularity surges in Niceville!

Pickleball is having a moment in the Mid-Bay area.
The sport is widespread, with players of all ages packing the courts in Niceville and Bluewater Bay. While some may associate the game with senior citizens, local aficionados say it has a multigenerational appeal.
Deitch named Nicevilleβs New City Manager

Retired Colonel David Deitch will succeed longtime Niceville City Manager Lannie Corbin as city manager. Here are more details about the city’s newest hire and the man himself.
Niceville City Council Recap June 2023

Policing, Purple Pipes to Deer Moss Creek and that dadgum left turn lane at Palm and State Route 20, and the last day of construction on John Sims Parkway – all covered at the Niceville City Council Meeting in June.
One step closer to an Aquatic Center in Niceville? Here’s the latest:

The NWFL Regional Aquatic Center Committee is set to present its highly anticipated Economic Impact Analysis at the upcoming Niceville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting. The presentation will occur on June 13 at 5:00 p.m. in the Niceville City Council chambers. The Economic Impact Analysis, conducted by expert economists and consultants, will shed light on the economic benefits that the Regional Aquatic Center will bring to Niceville. We’ll bring you updates after the meeting.
Niceville’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates pride month

Emerald Coast Pride (formerly known as Niceville Pride) is roaring back to celebrate, affirm, and advocate for the lives of LGBTQ+ people of all ages in our community. This year, for the first time, it includes three Saturdays of events in three different cities in our area.
Okaloosa County: Unspent COVID-19 money comes to the aid of local non-profits. Here’s who gets the money!

Unspent money given to local governments by the Biden administration will help local charities stay afloat after a rough couple of years.
Hurricane Season Begins – Rip Currents Expected on Gulf Coast for the Weekend.
Niceville could experience rain from a system that has a chance of brining some tropical-like weather this weekend – but the real threat will be from rip currents.
Niceville Toddler Medivaced to Pensacola in Drowning Incident

A Niceville-area toddler was medivaced via helicopter to Pensacola after a near-drowning incident on a lake in the Rocky Bayou Country Club Estates on Wava Drive Saturday afternoon.