Mid Bay News

14/10/2025

🕵️‍♂️ Investigation shows months of irregular database searches used to target a colleague. Niceville PD makes an arrest.
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The Niceville Police Department arrested Officer Coty Hall after an internal investigation found he allegedly misused databases to access personal information and harass another officer.

13/10/2025

Niceville has a city council meeting this week. We’ll have a story up about what happened afterward!

13/10/2025

“🚨 Democracy reboot or backtrack? Fort Walton Beach Council returns charter reforms to voters — read more ➡️

Fort Walton Beach voters could soon decide again whether city officials should be paid and how much City Hall can spend each year. The council says it’s about fixing flaws — critics say it’s about ignoring the will of voters.

13/10/2025

“Weapon + high-level drug trafficking: Sheriff’s Office arrests local motel. Details:

Convicted felon Bobby Womack was arrested in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, after Walton County deputies found methamphetamine, co***ne, fentanyl, and a stolen handgun.

12/10/2025

🌴💪 Good neighbors = strong community 🐬 Vote now and give someone the spotlight they deserve ➡️

Nominate someone in our community who goes above and beyonds for the Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor Award Here!

12/10/2025

💰 Suping Wu allegedly offered sexual services for $300 during an undercover visit to Classy Spa/New Magnolia Health Spa. She was arrested and remains in custody without bond.
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Suping Wu, 30, of New York, was arrested in Fort Walton Beach on a prostitution charge after an undercover officer was offered sexual activity for $300 at Classy Spa/New Magnolia Health Spa.

12/10/2025

These are the three priorities on the list after a joint meeting between the Walton Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners

These are the three priorities on the list after a joint meeting between the Walton Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners

12/10/2025

These are the three priorities on the list after a joint meeting between the Walton Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners

12/10/2025

💧 Concerned about your water bill during the shutdown? Niceville City Manager David Deitch assures residents that the city won't cut off or fine those missing payments due to furloughs or missed paychecks.
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As the federal shutdown looks to stretch into its third week, Niceville braces for missed paychecks and offers relief measures for families tied to Eglin Air Force Base and other federal employers.

12/10/2025

Conner Rooney was credited with TWO Pick-Sixes Friday night against Freeport. He and the Seahawk-D SHUT DOWN Freeport's explosive offense to win the game 50-9.

SoWal Plays Catholic for the district title and a guaranteed playoff spot October 23.

12/10/2025

SoWal Head Coach Phil Tisa recaps the Freeport win - and looks forward to Catholic.

Here's what he told Mid Bay News about the rest of the season:

12/10/2025

Everyone will notice the dominant fashion Sowal beat up on Freeport Friday.

But we still need to talk about how well the Bulldogs' Julius Miles played.

He's going to play Tight End at Louisville next year - but coaches up in Kentucky might want to give him a couple of snaps at safety, too.