How Did Eglin Air Force Base Get Its Name?

The 86th anniversary of a tragic event takes place on New Yearโs Day, 2023. Itโs also the reason Eglin Air Force Base is Named Eglin Air Force Base.
Niceville Eagle Pride Band Takes Flight To Pasadena For Tournament of Roses Parade

Niceville Eagle Pride Band, led by Drum Major Quinnlyn Holsinger and Director Dan Wooten, embarks on a cross-country journey to showcase their musical prowess at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. With anticipation soaring, this talented ensemble is set to leave an indelible mark on the West Coast. ๐๐น
The Top 10 Stories of 2023

These are the top ten stories, as judged by the number of people who read them, in 2023. What did you think was the most important local story of the year? Vote now!
Silent As A Whisper, The Future (?) Of Flight Just Touched Down at Duke Field. Meet Alia, The All-Electric Aircraft Promising To Change The Skies.

Today, Duke Field witnessed the arrival of Alia, an electric aircraft created by Beta, marking a transformative moment in aviation. With the promise of reduced costs and the potential for both manned and unmanned missions, this innovation is set to redefine the skies.
NWFSC, Seaside School Break Ground On New Facility With Nine Million Dollars in State Funding

The State of Florida will allocate $9 million in state funding for the Seacoast Collegiate High School and Northwest Florida State College’s Dual Enrollment & Workforce Development Center.
Here’s What A Government Shutdown Would Do To Niceville.

The government could shut down on October 1st, 2023.
Here’s are the short and long term affects of a Federal Government Shutdown on Niceville and Valparaiso (and the rest of northwest Florida).
Eglin Cancels Closure of SR 285 for Explosives Testing

Eglin has canceled their closure of SR 285 on Wednesday, September 27th.
The five hidden gems of Niceville you need to check out!

If youโve lived in the Mid-Bay area for any length of time, youโre probably familiar with the โcrown jewelsโ of the community: popular spots like Turkey Creek Nature Trail, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, the Niceville Childrenโs Park, and Lincoln Park in Valparaiso and Lions Park in Niceville.
Eglin’s vice commander to enlist locals in air and space forces at mass ceremony

Eglin’s Air Armament Museum will host a mass enlistment ceremony on Saturday, June 24th, 2023.
Crestview Man Arrested For Attempting to Bring Gun Through Security at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

A Crestview man was arrested for attempting to bring a gun through TSA security at Destin-Fort Walton Airport – according to an arrest report.