Mid Bay News

19/11/2025

👏 Two titles, one decision: Coach KC Woods will focus on his role as Assistant Principal and family. Full article:

Rocky Bayou Christian School’s KC Woods is leaving his role as head football coach after back-to-back SSAA titles while continuing as Assistant Principal.

19/11/2025

🔒 Justice closing in: Frank Walls, convicted of five slayings in Okaloosa County, is set to be executed. Read the full timeline ➡️

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Frank Athen Walls, convicted in five Okaloosa County killings, including a 1987 double murder.

19/11/2025

🛑 Okaloosa County draws a line in the sand — local leaders oppose Gulf drilling over national security and tourism concerns. 🌊 Read more:

Okaloosa County Commissioners just took a firm stand against any effort to resume drilling in the eastern Gulf, saying it would threaten Eglin’s mission and the region’s multibillion-dollar tourism economy.

19/11/2025

🚨 “Minutes matter” at Hurlburt Field—traffic jams and housing crunch now threaten rapid deployment of U.S. Special Ops 👉

Col. Mark Hamilton didn’t mince words. In a briefing to Okaloosa County Commissioners, the new 1st Special Operations Wing commander said traffic, housing costs, childcare shortages, and mental-health access are now affecting the wing’s ability to launch global missions on short notice.

19/11/2025

The family of 33-year-old Robert Riddle says he’s growing weaker every month inside the Okaloosa County Jail, where he has lived with severe sickle cell disease since 2024. Advocates argue that essential treatments have been withheld, while county officials maintain he is receiving appropriate care.

The family of 33-year-old Robert Riddle says he’s growing weaker every month inside the Okaloosa County Jail, where he has lived with severe sickle cell disease since 2024. Advocates argue that essential treatments have been withheld, while county officials maintain he is receiving appropriate car...

19/11/2025

Home field advantage? Vote Best Home Game Atmosphere now! Free & easy for Okaloosa/Walton fans. Nov 21 end.

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19/11/2025

With 5:13 left in the fourth, the Lady Eagles were down by eight.

A late shot by Niceville Senior Carson Fayard but them up by one with four seconds left, ending the game on a 16-8 run.

The Niceville Lady Eagles play their first home game this Friday at 6:30 p.m. against Freeport.

19/11/2025

The Niceville High Lady Eagles open the season with a victory on the road, beating Booker T. Washington 49-48.

Full highlights and photos coming later tonight

19/11/2025

18/11/2025

🔒 Okaloosa County draws a line — even with open‑carry legal, county employees still can only carry concealed on the job. Read more:

Okaloosa County employees will not be allowed to open carry their fi****ms while on duty. Despite Florida’s recent legalization of open carry, the County Commission voted unanimously to keep its existing concealed-carry-only policy, citing safety, training and public-interaction concerns.

18/11/2025

🚢🌊 History meets marine conservation! The iconic SS United States is set to become the world’s largest artificial reef — and it’s all happening right here in the Gulf. Read more:

Okaloosa County teams up with Visit Pensacola and CCA Florida to deploy the SS United States as the world’s largest artificial reef.

18/11/2025

👕📚 It’s about more than money—it’s about giving kids stability, clothes, tutoring, therapy, and HOPE. Our community just made a big statement. 🌍 Read the story:

The Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation raised more than $119,000 through its Garden Gala and Groove & Give events to support essential needs for over 1,500 foster children.