Mid Bay News

31/08/2025

✨ New school, new spirit: Pineview K-8 will be home of the Bears! Dive into the mascot reveal and what’s next for the Crestview campus.

New school, new mascot, and room to grow — Okaloosa County’s Pineview Bears are gearing up to welcome students in 2026.

31/08/2025

⚖️ Serious accusations: A Fort Walton Beach councilmember is under fire for allegedly pressuring a jailed individual to sell their home—but he denies it was ever coerced.

A Fort Walton Beach councilmember is at the center of a storm after being accused of pressuring a jailed man into signing away his home — but he says the allegations are “100% false.”

31/08/2025

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL [Pass Defense]

Niceville Football - A Tradition of Excellence's Caleb Sartori on the track for this hard hit to break up an Escambia pass attempt in the second quarter.

Eagles win this one on the back of a blue-collar defensive effort, 27-6.

📸: Christine Jones

30/08/2025

🏫 Parents, students, and staff are safe after a security incident at Plew Elementary sparked a temporary lockdown—suspect arrested, no injuries reported.

Police arrested a fugitive who jumped Plew Elementary’s fence Wednesday, triggering a brief campus lockdown.

30/08/2025

🧑‍🏫 Teachers and Students Unite to Secure Release of Rolando Velasquez Andres from ICE Custody in Walton County

South Walton students and teachers rallied to bring home Rolando Velasquez Andres, a local high school senior detained in a Florida immigration enforcement sweep.

30/08/2025

🏌 From fairway to future: Eglin’s redevelopment plan could unlock commercial or recreational use for the base’s land—if the right partners step up.

Eglin Air Force Base wants bids to transform its golf course into a commercial development through a long term lease.

30/08/2025

An excellent evening for Niceville football!

Eagles win 27-6.

Next Week, the Eagles are @ Pine Forest in Pensacola. We'll have coverage of the game starting at 4:30 with the Final Approach to Gameday show brought to you by Final Approach Irrigation.

30/08/2025

🏈🏈Friday Night Scoreboard: Week 2🏈🏈

🏹 (2-0) Choctaw 42 - Navarre 0 (0-2)
🦅 (1-1) Niceville 27- Escambia 6 (0-2)
🐈‍⬛ (2-0) Milton 41 - Pensacola 6 (0-2)
🐊 (2-0) Baker 34 - Destin 22 (1-1)
🐶 (2-0) Freeport 31 - Jay 14 (1-1)
🟢 (2-0) South Walton 23 - FWB 3 (0-2)
🏈 (1-1) Pace 41 - Pensacola Catholic 20 (1-1)
🌪️ (2-0) Bay 34 - Mosley 21 (1-1)
🐈 (1-0) Booker T. Washington 28 - West Florida 20 (1-1)
🦅 (2-0) Daphne (AL) 32 - Pine Forest 12 (1-1)
🐎 (2-0) Tate 48 - Gulf Breeze 13 (0-2)

BYES: Crestview, Walton, Rocky Bayou

30/08/2025

🟢🟢The Choctawhatchee Touchdown Club secures a 42-0 win over the Navarre Raiders, moving to 2-0 on the season.🟢🟢

29/08/2025

Gehrig's Preseason Pigskin Preview (say that fast 3x) on the Choctaw Indians is out now!

💪 Will they be the dominant team in Okaloosa County?
🥊 Can they knock off the Niceville Eagles and Crestview Bulldogs in challenging road games?
⭐️ What D-1 talent will they rely on this year?

Check out the preview now!

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Choctawhatchee Touchdown Club

29/08/2025

We are getting set for Niceville Football - A Tradition of Excellence home opener tonight as they welcome the Escambia Gators.

29/08/2025

Get ready for an action-packed episode of Final Approach to Gameday, brought to you by Final Approach Irrigation!

On the show today:

Recap of Last Week’s Action: We break down the biggest wins and surprises, including Baker and Destin’s unexpected victories, Navarre’s high rankings on MaxPreps and FloridaHSFootball.com, and Freeport’s explosive performance led by Carter Nunez’s 5 TD passes to Louisville commit Julius Miles.

Plus, we’ll revisit Niceville’s tough loss to Lincoln and Escambia’s battle against West Florida.

Exclusive Clips: Catch an interview with Phil Tisa discussing key teams and their matchups against bigger opponents. Don’t miss our drone video showcasing a stunning long touchdown pass by South Walton’s JD Brown, highlighted by the school’s new LED light show.

We’ll also feature Milton’s go-ahead overtime TD and Crestview’s bold 2-point conversion attempt led by quarterback Jayzion McQueen.

This Week’s Marquee Matchups:
Escambia @ Niceville: Niceville’s Duggin McCoy looks to build on his 246-yard, 4-TD performance, while Escambia aims to rebound. Can Niceville dominate at home again?

Navarre @ Choctaw: Navarre’s highly rated squad faces a tough test, with a live report from Collin and an interview with Gareth Stearns.

Baker @ Destin: Both teams are riding high after big wins—expect a clash of momentum.

Jay @ Freeport: Jay’s run-heavy attack, led by junior Jaymes Youngblood’s 253 rushing yards, takes on Freeport’s aerial assault.

Fort Walton Beach @ South Walton: South Walton’s JD Brown (270 yards, 4 TDs) looks to exploit Fort Walton Beach’s struggling offense, despite their scrappy defense led by Terrance Jefferson.

Predictions & Power Rankings: Our panel delivers bold predictions, power rankings with sleek graphics, and our fan-favorite Pick ‘Em segment to keep you engaged.

Special Features: Stunning matchup videos, player graphics spotlighting stars like Niceville’s Jakobe Gilyard and South Walton’s Brody Trout, and a recap video to relive last week’s highlights.

Final Approach to Gameday is your ultimate guide to high school football in Northwest Florida—don’t miss it!

Special Guests:
Niceville Councilman Heath Rominger
Voice of the Choctaw Indians Gareth Stearns
Voice of the Navarre Raiders Irish Bill Hammell