Mid Bay News 2.0.3

When the last local newspaper in the Niceville Area closed for good at the end of 2021, Christopher Saul identified the crucial need for ongoing access to local news and information within the community. This realization led to the establishment of Mid Bay News with a clear objective - to foster community engagement and keep residents well-informed about a wide array of local occurrences, ranging from municipal affairs to activities on the sports fields of Niceville and Valparaiso, as well as operations at Eglin Air Force Base. Research indicates that in the absence of a local news outlet, governmental inefficiencies tend to increase, and citizens may experience a decline in civic pride, subsequently contributing to further economic downturns.

The vision behind Mid Bay News advocates for a paradigm shift in the news industry, transferring authority from large conglomerates to smaller, community-based enterprises that have built trust and rapport with their target audience. Over time, corporate media entities have predominantly prioritized financial gains for shareholders over the vital role of serving as a guardian for the public interest. Consequently, numerous local media establishments, faced with the economic pressures imposed by industry giants, have either succumbed to integrating into expansive, impersonal networks or succumbed to closure under their immense influence.

An alternative is possible - and your support can actively contribute to an alteration of this current state of affairs.

If you resonate with this mission, we invite you to engage with us. Join us by downloading our application today, and together let us challenge the dominance of corporate media that fosters division and collaboratively construct a localized news infrastructure that unifies us towards creating stronger communities and cities.

Mid Bay News functions as an indigenous digital news platform that caters to your interests and needs regarding unfolding narratives, upcoming events, and local sports within Niceville, Valparaiso, Eglin Air Force Base, and neighboring vicinities! Spare yourself the hassle of sifting through various Facebook groups, local newspapers, or television stations for morsels of news specific to our locale. Find all-encompassing information in one centralized location.

Mid Bay News in tandem with its parent entity, Abstract Creative Communications, endeavors to establish a sustainable local news business model that disseminates informed and actionable content to residents, thereby empowering them to advocate for their city's future growth proactively.

Founded by a former television journalist and public affairs specialist with experience in localized administrations, Mid Bay News assures you of trustworthy and well-crafted information.