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.
Okaloosa STEMM Academy Nominated For Prestigious Nationwide Program!
This school had to earn A a rating, perform in the top 15% of the state and ensure minority students also performed well in the state.
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.
Garlough Sentenced to Prison in Child Pornography Case
On January 12, 2023, Circuit Court Judge Terrance Ketchel sentenced Eldon David Garlough to 10 1⁄2 years in Florida’s Department of Corrections followed by 10 years of Sexual Offender Probation.
Butts Out On The Beach – With One Exception
You read that right – no more smoking or vaping allowed on Okaloosa County public beaches or in county parks moving forward.
Manufacturing Jobs Are (Probably) Coming to Crestview – Here’s Why That’s Good For Your Wallet in Niceville
It’s a long explanation – but it (probably) makes sense. This is why more jobs, businesses and houses in Crestview means less money coming from your pocket.
Ponder To Give NWFSC Fall Commencement Address
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce its Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speaker, Mel Ponder.
Stop Foster Kids From Moving Their Belongs In Trash Bags This Christmas Season
Foster Children Must Transport Their Belongings From Home To Home In Trash Bags. Want To Stop That From Happening? Here’s How To Do It.
Niceville Couple Celebrates Their 75th Wedding Anniversary
On Nov. 27, 2022, Paul and Dorothy Cloud celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. The WWII Vet and his bride will celebrate at their home in Bluewater Bay.
Okaloosa Commissioners Sworn In For Their Next Four-Year Term.
Commissioners Carolyn Ketchel (R-Shalimar) and Trey Goodwin (R-Fort Walton Beach) were re-installed before Tuesday’s board of county commissioners meeting.
