Accused Baseball Bat Attacker’s Trial Delayed Again
Christopher Saul March 19, 2023 12:50 pm Bluewater Bay, Crime Continuance is trial’s fourth The defense team for Christian Viljoen has requested and received their fourth continuance to delay the trial in his felony case. The charges, two felony counts of aggravated battery, come from an incident in May of 2022 where Viljoen allegedly […]
POLICE NEWS: Niceville Police Chief Honored At State Capitol
Florida Speaker of the House Honors Niceville Chief Popwell It isn’t every day that a police officer gets a standing ovation. But that’s exactly what Niceville Police Chief David Popwell experienced when he appeared before the Florida House of Representatives on Thursday as the House’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Day. “It’s really quite an […]
Not Sure Where to Go to College? This TV Show Just Came to Town – and Can Help You Decide.
Series aims to open up schools, regardless of means, background or location to students across the world. Alex Boylan traveled the world on The Amazing Race 20 years ago – but in the next act of his career as a television producer – he’s helping future high school grads figure out what they want to […]
Here Are Your Florida House Rep’s Bills for 2023
https://midbaynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FL-NWFSC-SF22-15_1.mp4 Represntative Patt Maney Bills for 2023 Dental for Vets, the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, Breaking Leases for Military Personnel, and More – Here’s a look at the bills your state house rep proposed this session Patt Maney is a lawyer, general, judge, and now a politician. He proved himself very effective as a politician -building […]
Search for New City Manager Underway in Niceville
The search for a city manager to replace the retiring Lannie Corbin in Niceville seems to have made a quick start.
Niceville crime and overdose numbers released for February 2023
Niceville Police Chief David Popwell announced the city’s crime statistics for February, 2023 at the March 13ths city council meeting.
Federal Grant Money to Pull Boats From Valp Bayous
Those busted-up old boats sitting derelict in Valparaiso’s bayous may soon be a thing of the past – thanks to federal government grant money. Valparaiso Police Chief Joe Hart told the Val-p city commission at March’s meeting that, in total, two boats in Boggy Bayou and another boat in Tom’s Bayou would be removed with […]
“We’ll Be Back” Vows Valparaiso Chicken Advocate After Defeat
Suiting up for a fight It’s not every day you see a fully grown man pass out easter candy in a chicken suit during a government meeting. I’ve been to several hundred in my life – and this was a first. But the man in the chicken suit should give you an idea of the […]
No Debate! State College Forensics Team Triumphs At Statewide Contest
Niceville, Florida – The Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) Forensics Team recently competed in two highly competitive tournaments: the Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association (FIFA) Tournament at the University of West Florida, and the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Tournament hosted virtually by Miami Dade College. The team’s exceptional performance earned them multiple accolades, including the most wins among the top five of competitors.
Niceville War Hero Receives Vietnam Memento
A special gift Thank yous come in all sorts of ways. Colonel Howard Hill received his at March’s Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber Breakfast as a small metal bracelet that another airman wore more than 50 years ago. The owner, Lieutenant Colonel Fred Hills, wore it during Howard Hill’s time as a prisoner of war in the […]
