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Bears Watch Runners Finish Eglin Gate to Gate

The annual Eglin Air Force Base Memorial Day race welcomed some unexpected spectators this year: a momma bear and her three cubs, who observed the event from a tree. Despite the bears’ presence, roughly 700 participants completed the 4.4-mile run, organized by Eglin’s Force Support Squadron, which honored fallen service members. The event, initiated 37 years ago by General Gordon Fornell, featured a challenging course and a strong sense of community and remembrance.

Walton Sheriff Ups Patrols on Busier SR-20

Accidents on State Route 20 escalate, demanding attention as commuters face rising dangers. Authorities step up traffic enforcement, but the road’s popularity and the influx of drivers pose persistent challenges to safety.

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