We Asked Congressman Jimmy Patronis About His Biden Bill, Iran, Affordable Housing and More:
Mid Bay News’s Colin Bestor sat down with new Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis to talk about his new gig in Washington, D.C., and what he plans to do for the people of the Florida Panhandle. Plus, you can submit your questions for our next interview.
Yoga Studio Offers Healing, Free Classes to EOD Personnel
A Niceville yoga studio is offering free trauma-informed healing sessions to support veterans and EOD personnel recovering from the physical and mental stress of service.
Grit and Grace Takes the Stage For History of Walton County
Step back in time and experience the powerful stories that shaped Walton County as Grit & Grace Inc. returns to the stage this July with The Paths We Take.
Cigarettes, French Fries, and the Kids are Alright
What do smoking bans and school lunch french fries have in common? Just ask the middle schoolers who debated it with a retired fighter pilot.
Okaloosa County School Board approves new leadership
Okaloosa County School Board approves new leadership at Elliot Point, Davidson Collin Bestor June 24, 2025 2:18 pm Schools and Education In Brief: 🏫 Laura King promoted to principal at Davidson Middle School after nearly two decades in Okaloosa classrooms. 🌍 Eva Ratley named assistant principal at Elliott Point, bringing global teaching experience and fresh […]
Here It Is: The 2025 Boggy Bayou Fireworks Schedule (Updated)
Official times for fireworks for Niceville and Valparaiso’s annual celebration of Independence Day over Boggy Bayou have been announced.
Mosquitoes Beware – The City of Freeport has a New Mosquito Killing Machine
Freeport leaders say they will save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars with this switch. Here’s what’s up:
This Student May Save Niceville Elementary Schoolers Lives With An Idea
A Rocky Bayou Christian School fifth-grader’s letter to the city led to a new sidewalk installation near Plew Elementary School in Niceville, improving safety for student pedestrians.
WaWa Gets Its Development Order for Niceville Location
Wawa is one step closer to opening in Niceville. The popular convenience chain received the green light to break ground at a major intersection in town—here’s what comes next.
Okaloosa Beefs Up Golf Cart Laws On Minors
A new ordinance now in effect across Okaloosa County tightens rules on golf cart use—targeting underage drivers and boosting safety standards in neighborhoods like Rocky Bayou and Shalimar.
