Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office Drone Latest Victim to New Florida Rule
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Drone is the latest casualty of the Florida State Government’s mandate that all government agencies stop using DJI products – and only use products approved from a short list of manufacturers.
A Royal Salute: Goodbye to the Last Member of the 2nd Fighter Squadron from WWII

Almost 80 years ago – the members of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, the American Beagles, tasted victory in Europe against the Nazis and their allies. The unit fought in their P-40 Warhawks, P-39s, P-51s, and even a couple of British Supermarine Spitfires across the European continent to defeat Nazi Fascists.
45 Eglin F-35s Idled After Ejection Seat Issue Found
A total of 45 F-35 fighter-bomber jets were grounded after an issue with the plane’s ejection seats was found.
Matt Turpin, Candidate for Okaloosa County Commission District 2
“I am an accomplished and results-oriented Certified Public Accountant with extensive experience and expertise in all facets of business valuation, mergers and acquisitions. I am a partner in multiple businesses ranging from real estate, apparel, restaurant inventory control and consulting.
Heald Added to Niceville Civic Hall of Fame
Heald served as the commander for two units at Eglin Air Force Base
Niceville Council Approves 100-unit Apartment Complex on Cedar

Cedar Avenue will soon be home to a 100-unit apartment complex after a unanimous vote of Niceville’s City Council on July 12th.
Still An A, But Downward Trend on FSA for Okaloosa. Niceville Results Here:

Okaloosa County Schools received another A+ rating from the Florida Department of Education (DOE).
Geraghty takes over command of Eglin AFB
Brigadier General Jeff Geraghty, formerly of Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee, took over command of Eglin Air Force Base from Brigadier General Scott Cain at a change of command ceremony, June 30th.
60th Fighter Squadron: Expect the Sound of Freedom After the 4th

Niceville and Valp residents will have an encore for Independence Day, courtesy of Eglin Air Force Base and the United States Air Force’s F-35s.
Maney Will Not Have An Opponent for Reelection

State Representative T. Patterson Maney will serve two more years in Tallahassee.