Okaloosa Deputies, K9 Unit Apprehend Man Wanted on Multiple Domestic Battery Charges
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit, alongside correctional institution teams, tracked and apprehended Anthony McLeod of Laurel Hill on Saturday after he attempted to flee through a swamp. Mcleod faces multiple domestic battery and criminal mischief charges.
Air Force Revises Physical Fitness Program, Adds Two-Mile Run and Updated Body Composition Standards
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Air Force will pause all Physical Fitness Assessments to transition to an updated program, with scored testing resuming September 1, 2026. The revised Physical Fitness Assessment includes a two-mile run, body composition measurement using the Waist-to-Height Ratio, and a 100-point scoring system across cardiorespiratory, muscle strength, and core endurance categories. Airmen will be required to test every six months, with diagnostic tests offered from March 1 through August 31, 2026, to help service members adapt to the new standards.
Falcon Peak highlights need to counter UAS threat
Falcon Peak 25.2 at Eglin Air Force Base focused on countering small drones at military installations. Demonstrations included the Anduril fly-away kit and Anvil effector intercepting aggressor UAS, with participation from USNORTHCOM, NORAD, and industry partners.
Week 6 Recap: Niceville flexes muscle, SoWal beats Walton
Week 6 football action marked the beginning of district play for many local teams.
Florida Supreme Court Will Decide Okaloosa Property and Gun Rights Case
The Florida Supreme Court will hear a case that pits private property rights against Florida gun range laws.
Choctawhatchee High to Unveil Totem Pole During Homecoming Celebration
Official unveiling of Choctawhatchee High School’s new 11-foot totem pole during Homecoming 2025, honoring more than 70 years of school tradition.
