Eglin Tightens Security With a Sweeping Dash Cam Ban
Eglin Air Force Base will ban dash cameras and vehicle recording devices beginning March 1 as part of a new operational security policy.
HAZMAT Emergency Causes Hours of Gridlock on Highway 98
A hazardous materials spill shut down Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach on Wednesday morning before crews safely reopened the roadway.
A Remarkable Community Gift Is Changing Lives in Local Classrooms
The Fort Walton Beach Moose Lodge has donated more than $17,000 since 2022 to help eliminate student lunch debt at Okaloosa County elementary schools.
Eglin Celebrates 40 Years of Tradition With Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run
Eglin Air Force Base will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run/Walk on May 16 with a return to the event’s historic course.
Valparaiso Fast-Tracks $200,000 Overhaul of Mold-Plagued Fire Station
Facing mold, roof rot, and HVAC failures, Valparaiso officials approved $200,000 in emergency funding to restore the city’s fire station.
New Challenger Jerry Buckman Emerges in High-Stakes School Board Election
Jerry Buckman, a retired Air Force colonel and longtime resident, has announced his candidacy for Okaloosa School Board District One.
Beads by the Beach: Your Ultimate Guide to Emerald Coast Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras 2026 will bring parades, live music, and coastal-themed celebrations to Emerald Coast communities from Panama City Beach to Pensacola.
Smart Glasses Out: Air Force Tightens Dress and Appearance Rules
The Air Force has reinstated duty identifier patches and clarified uniform standards under updated dress and appearance guidance released Jan. 9.
From Interim to In Command: Hurry Takes the Helm at AFMC
Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry has been confirmed as the new Commander of Air Force Materiel Command, overseeing nearly every major Air Force weapon system worldwide.
Weapons Loaders Clash in a High-Stakes Battle for Q4 Supremacy
Weapons loaders from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron faced off Jan. 30 in a high-intensity competition focused on speed, precision, and readiness.
