Allegations of Patient Abuse at Eglin AFB Spark Civil Investigation
The Carlson Law Firm is investigating alleged patient abuse claims involving a physician at Eglin Air Force Base and seeking other potential victims.
From War Hero to Bishop: René Gracida’s Remarkable Life Remembered
WWII veteran and first Pensacola-Tallahassee bishop René Gracida has died at 102, leaving a lasting impact on the Catholic Church.
From Milton to Destin: Ecowaste Builds Regional Waste Network with New Acquisition
Ecowaste Solutions has acquired Adams Sanitation, expanding its reach across the Florida Panhandle and adding thousands of customers.
Future of War? SOCOM Bets Big on Drone “Mothership”
SOCOM is proposing a major shift turning MQ-9 Reapers into drone “motherships” while cutting back its light attack aircraft fleet.
She demanded answers on investigation into superintendent with taxpayer money
Former Okaloosa School Board candidate Cara Marion publicly confronted the board, demanding answers about their vote to hire outside counsel for an investigation into Superintendent Marcus Chambers.
Will Walton County fight in the legal battle of Dune Allen beach?
Walton County Commissioners narrowly avoided filing an amicus brief in the 15-year battle for Dune Allen beach access, compromising on a formal resolution amid accusations of political “pussy-footin’ around” and warnings that legal action could “cripple” secret negotiations.
Okaloosa Reveals Official Graduation Schedule for Class of 2026
Okaloosa County School District has released its Class of 2026 graduation schedule, with ceremonies set for May 19–22 and livestream options available.
1975: Eglin transforms into a tent city for Vietnamese refugees
More than 50 years ago, Eglin served as a primitive, but welcoming landing place for more than 20,000 refugees of the Vietnamese communist victory in Saigon.
History of the Emerald Coast: JFK Visits Eglin – Talks Special Forces
On this day in 1962 John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States made the second-ever presidential visit to Eglin Air Force Base. His speech that day would have huge implications for the special forces community and the future of special operations.
