Taiwan Trip Sparks Big Ideas for Niceville’s Future

Niceville City Manager David Deitch in front of Taipei skyline with Taiwan graphic

Taiwan Trip Sparks Big Ideas for Niceville’s Future Staff Reports June 3, 2025 11:17 am Business, News, Niceville In Brief: Niceville City Manager David Deitch returned from his trip to Taiwan, where he met with local leaders – including a past and a future presidential candidate for that country. Deitch visited the island nation off […]

Emerald Coast Pride Debuts in Crestview

A large group of smiling people of all ages pose indoors at Emerald Coast Pride in Crestview, many holding pride flags and wearing rainbow clothing.

Emerald Coast Pride Debuts in Crestview Staff Reports May 29, 2025 2:57 pm Crestview, Events, LGBTQ+, News In Brief: 🌈 Emerald Coast Pride comes to Crestview for the first time, hosted by PFLAG Niceville. 🎉 The all-day event features a vendor fair, Pride Walk, open mic, and all-ages Pride Prom. ❤️ A safe, affirming space […]

Troop 544 Honored for Rescuing Missing Child in Fort Walton

Group of Boy Scouts from Troop 544 standing with Okaloosa County Commissioner Paul Mixon, holding a framed proclamation honoring their role in finding a missing child.

Troop 544 Honored for Rescuing Missing Child in Fort Walton Staff Reports May 21, 2025 1:09 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🧭 Scouts from Troop 544 helped locate a missing 11-year-old autistic child near Ferry Park in Fort Walton Beach on April 7. 🏅 Okaloosa County Commissioner Paul Mixon presented the troop with a proclamation recognizing […]

Santa Rosa Beach Restaurant Employee Stabbed, Suspect on the Run

Police lights flashing at night with the headline “Stabbing at Shunk Gulley” overlaid in bold text.

Santa Rosa Beach Restaurant Employee Stabbed, Suspect on the Run Staff Reports May 13, 2025 8:30 am Crime, News, Public Safety, Walton County The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that took place late Saturday night outside Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar in Santa Rosa Beach. Deputies responded to a 911 call around 10:30 […]

Traffic Stop in Walton County Leads to Arrest, Discovery of Pipe Bombs

Mugshot of Benjamin Adam Roach next to photo of two pipe bombs found during Walton County traffic stop

A traffic stop in Walton County early Tuesday morning led deputies to a pair of pipe bombs and a stash of methamphetamine, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies pulled over a vehicle near Smith Road and Highway 90 for displaying a cardboard tag labeled “PRIVATE.” The driver, who did not have identification, was […]

Mid Bay News

A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.