Duran gives emotional testimony in Hurlburt airman murder dismissal hearing
Former Okaloosa County Deputy Eddie Duran took the stand during Day 2 of his dismissal hearing in the shooting death of Airman Roger Fortson. Defense experts testified that Duran’s use of deadly force was reasonable, while enhanced body-camera audio and questions about law enforcement tactics added new layers to the proceedings.
Judge rules property tax proposal misleading; must be rewritten
A Leon County judge ruled Florida’s Amendment 3 ballot language is misleading and ordered state officials to rewrite it within ten days. The decision targets the amendment’s title and summary, finding they improperly advocate for the proposal rather than neutrally explaining its effects before November’s election.
Eglin Fighter Jets Set for Training Flights Aug. 4-6
Residents near Eglin Air Force Base may hear fighter aircraft overhead during nighttime hours Aug. 4-6. The 60th Fighter Squadron will conduct training missions between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Eglin officials said the nighttime flights are required for training operations and may result in increased aircraft noise.
