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 […]
Downtown Niceville: A Tourism Destination?

Niceville may rival Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach or Panama City in the next decade for tourism. But that dream must be bidded out to the best engineering group for realization at a meeting on Thursday, February 2nd.
Happy Feast Day of St. Francis De Sales!

If you are a regular visitor to Mid Bay News (we hope you are!) you’ve probably noticed a little gold icon (literally) in the bottom right-hand corner of our web pages with a man on the inside.
First-Ever African American Catholic Cardinal to Lead Black History Celebration

The first-ever African American Catholic Cardinal in the history of the Catholic Church will preside over a Black History Month celebration at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church on January 29th, 2023.
Niceville Council Chooses Charities For Donations

Niceville’s City Council made it’s decision about the charities and non-profits it will support in 2023. In total, the city was asked for about $28,000 in donations from various agencies and approved $22,500.
Seven Stolen Guns On The Streets, Thanks To Unlocked Cars

Someone or some people are on a crime streak in Niceville. In the last two months – they’ve stolen seven guns out of cars within city limits.
Niceville Chorus Sings In The Holiday Season

Niceville Area Choruses will sing in the holiday season next month. Here are the details!
“Teaching is the Hardest Job I’ve Ever Done In My Life.” Kelly Humphrey, Niceville High Teacher of the Year

Humphrey graduated from Niceville High School in 1980. Her brother and sister graduated from NHS as did her son. “My husband and I chose to live in Niceville, because we wanted our son to be able to go to school in Okaloosa County.”
Niceville Woman Arrested for Murder in Nov 5 Shooting.

Okaloosa County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested Susan Rebecca Cole in relation to the shooting death of an unnamed victim November 5th.
What’s Up With That Abandoned Building on Niceville’s Government Ave?

As you head into Niceville/Valparaiso on SR-85, you’ll more than likely see an abandoned building that sits on the right-hand side of the road before you pass Tradewinds restaurant.