Niceville Councilman’s Abortion Resolution Fails for Lack of Second

Tensions flared at the Niceville City Council as Councilman Doug Stauffer’s push to oppose Florida’s Amendment 4 on abortion restrictions fell flat, leaving some residents outraged.
Budget Crisis In Valparaiso: City Risks Losing Professional Fire Department

Valparaiso’s fire services are on the line as budget woes force the city to consider drastic measures—will they find a solution before time runs out?
Developer Jay Odom Sues Former Business Partner For Racketeering

Developer Jay Odom Sues Former Business Partner For Racketeering Christopher Saul September 9, 2024 1:50 pm Business, Crime, Walton County In Brief: •Jay Odom filed a RICO lawsuit against former business partner Robert Smith, accusing him of a two-decade-long conspiracy involving fraudulent lawsuits and defamation. •The lawsuit alleges Smith manipulated legal and government agencies to […]
This Okaloosa STEMM Academy Student Named Junior Innovator

Emmalynn Otzenberger, a student at Okaloosa STEMM Academy, has been named one of the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.
This Is How Crestview, Niceville, FWB and Other Areas Voted In Okaloosa Elections

Curious how local elections shaped up this August? Discover the surprising voting trends, regional powerhouses, and the role of endorsements in Okaloosa County’s primaries!
NWF Ballet Needs Money After Governor Vetoes Budget

Northwest Florida Ballet is among numerous arts organizations statewide facing budget shortfalls due to Governor Ron DeSantis’s veto of $32 million in funding for Florida’s Cultural Museum and Cultural Facilities grants. Todd Eric Allen, CEO and Creative Director of Northwest Florida Ballet, expressed concerns about the severe impact on local arts. Despite the challenging financial landscape, Allen urged patrons to increase their support to help sustain the Ballet’s operations.
Boggy Update May 7, 2024

Paul and Christopher talk about the Local News for the Mid Bay area this week so you know what’s up.
Raiders Show Grit in NJCAA Tournament Win Against Casper College

The Northwest Florida Raiders overcame an early deficit and a sharp-shooting Casper College team to emerge victorious with a 76-69 win in the NJCAA Tournament.
NJCAA Tourney: Raiders Men’s Team Shot Down In Kansas

The Raiders’ journey in the Region VI tournament came to a close with a hard-fought battle against the top-seeded Barton County Cougars.
GPS fried? You might notice some hiccups with your navigation in April due to this:

Navy flight tests by HX-21 are causing temporary GPS interruptions.