Walton County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Inmate Death at Jail

Interior view of a jail housing unit with metal tables and stools, captioned “Inmate Dies at Walton County Jail” in yellow banner text.

An inmate held in confinement at the Walton County Jail was found unresponsive early Sunday morning and later pronounced dead, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Jessie Raby, who was being housed in Holmes County while awaiting trial for the 2024 murders of his mother and brother, was found on the floor of his […]

Three Named To Serve On Mid Bay Bridge Authority

Governor DeSantis announces key appointments to the Mid-Bay Bridge Authority, including three military veterans with extensive leadership experience. Read more about their backgrounds and what they bring to this crucial role in Okaloosa County’s infrastructure.

Surfari Lifestyle: Niceville Grad Lance Moss’ Surfing Dream in Nicaragua!

Lance Moss, a Niceville native, took a gamble in his early twenties by purchasing land in Nicaragua to start a surf camp. Over two decades later, he and his wife built Surfari Charters, a successful boutique surf camp in Popoyo, helping to transform the local economy while living a unique lifestyle far from their Niceville roots.

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.