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A decorated Air Force pilot once trusted with America’s most advanced jets is now accused of training China’s military. Here’s what we know.

Decorated Fighter Pilot Charged in a Shocking China Training “Betrayal”

Staff Reports 02/27/2026 11:27 am

A former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and F-35 instructor has been arrested and charged with illegally training Chinese military aviators.

From Washington to the beaches of the Emerald Coast, a new Senate bill could make certain drone flights over military airspace a federal crime.

Drone Espionage Act Hits Home on the Emerald Coast

Staff Reports 02/23/2026 2:26 pm

Sen. Ashley Moody’s Drone Espionage Act advanced out of committee Thursday, targeting unauthorized drone surveillance of U.S. military installations — including airspace over parts of the Emerald Coast.

🎥❌ Dash cams at the gate? Not anymore. A new Eglin policy tightens security—and drivers need to comply before March 1.

Eglin Tightens Security With a Sweeping Dash Cam Ban

Staff Reports 02/12/2026 9:32 am

Eglin Air Force Base will ban dash cameras and vehicle recording devices beginning March 1 as part of a new operational security policy.

After 40 years, Eglin’s iconic Gate-to-Gate Run returns to its roots with a historic base-wide course.

Eglin Celebrates 40 Years of Tradition With Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run

Staff Reports 02/10/2026 2:13 pm

Eglin Air Force Base will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run/Walk on May 16 with a return to the event’s historic course.

GAO Names Local Contractor In Audit Report

Christopher Saul 02/10/2026 10:42 am

A Crestview defense contractor is flagged in a new GAO report after failing to account for government-owned property, exposing deeper issues with the Air Force’s inventory management system.

Valparaiso could make THIS MUCH money every day from a new speed camera near Eglin:

Christopher Saul 02/09/2026 8:55 pm

So, if everyone decided to ignore the school zone tickets and keeps driving the way they are now – Valparaiso alone would earn an additional $78,000 per day in revenue – based on Blue Line’s five-day study.