Dramatic Eagle Rescue Showcases Powerful Conservation Mission at Eglin
Two juvenile bald eagles trapped together by a fishing lure near Eglin Air Force Base were rescued and released the same day thanks to swift action by biologists.
High-Impact Testing to Temporarily Close Roads Near Eglin AFB
Several major highways near Eglin AFB will temporarily close Jan. 16 to support military testing missions, with closures lasting up to 90 minutes.
Breaking Barriers: AFWERX Innovators Elevate Opportunity in the Air Force
Two Airmen earned commissioning opportunities after presenting a low-cost drone detection system to senior Air Force leaders.
New Fitness Options Signal Major Shift in Air Force Readiness
The Air Force is updating fitness test standards, offering more exercise options, and resuming official testing under new rules in July 2026.
Eglin Air Force Base Is Awarded A Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Support Infrastructure and Modernization
Air Force Awards Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Support Eglin Staff Reports December 31, 2025 12:48 pm Eglin Air Force Base, Emerald Coast, Government, Hurlburt Field, Mary Esther, Military In Brief: 👤 Who: U.S. Air Force; Strategic Test Solutions LLC ❓ What: $1.87 billion operations and maintenance contract 📅 When: Awarded in December 2025; runs through […]
Patronis Calls for Public Input on Offshore Drilling
Congressman Jimmy Patronis is urging Floridians to comment on a federal offshore drilling plan that could open new Gulf waters near Eglin AFB.
$241M Contract Expands Joint Strike Missile Production
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $240.9 million contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for production of the next batch of Joint Strike Missiles, expanding procurement of the long-range precision weapon designed for the F-35 fighter jet.
GALLERY: Christmas 2025 on the Emerald Coast (Send in your photos NOW!)
Merry Christmas to all from Mid Bay News! Here are the photo highlights of the season from around Northwest Florida and the Emerald Coast!
Eglin Drone Failures Put Anduril Under the Microscope
Anduril Industries’ high-profile drone programs are facing fresh scrutiny after two Altius drones crashed during Air Force testing at Eglin Air Force Base, highlighting ongoing technical problems that contradict the company’s confident public claims. Interviews with former employees, military officials, and Ukrainian operators reveal a pattern of failures across Anduril’s Altius and Ghost platforms, even as the company’s valuation skyrockets and demand for modern battlefield drones grows.
Florida Delegation Warns Trump: Drilling Threatens Military Ops
Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis and a group of fellow House members are urging President Donald Trump to remove several drilling blocks from an upcoming federal lease sale in the Gulf, warning that oil exploration in the Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range could disrupt military testing, threaten Northwest Florida’s economy, and undercut the region’s tourism industry.
