Explosions Likely in the Gulf as Eglin Conducts Testing

Eglin Air Force Base officials are warning boaters to avoid a large offshore hazard area as the Air Force conducts munitions testing in the Gulf of America through March 28.
Deranged Killer Sentenced to Life

A Crestview man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a jury convicted him of murdering his parents and killing the familyโs two dogs in a 2019 shooting.
Big Funding Boost from Ingoglia for Panhandle Immigration Enforcement

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia awarded nearly $1.4 million to Panhandle sheriffโs offices to support immigration enforcement partnerships.
After Hurricane Damage, Destin Beaches Get a $10M Makeover

A $10 million project will restore sand to eroded Destin beaches damaged by Hurricane Sally, with work starting the week of March 23.
Stunning Alys Beach Wins Architecture Honor

Scenic Walton awarded Alys Beach its Design Excellence Award, recognizing the communityโs iconic architecture and scenic design along Highway 30A.
Eglin’s Best is on Display at 96th Test Wing

Who are the top performers behind Eglinโs critical testing mission? The 96th Test Wing just revealed its annual award winners.
Free Yellow Fly Kits Offered as Painful Bite Season Begins

South Walton residents can pick up free Yellow Fly Kits beginning April 1 as mosquito control officials prepare for the annual return of the biting pests.
Eglin FCU Honors Anna Klepser for 25 Years of Devotion

Eglin Federal Credit Union recently honored Anna Klepser, a member service counselor at the Bluewater Bay branch, for reaching 25 years with the organization.
Gun Fired Inside Niceville Home, Infant Present

Niceville police arrested a woman after a firearm was discharged during a domestic disturbance at a home where a 9-month-old child was present.
Police Seize Fentanyl, Meth, and Cocaine After Pursuit

A Fort Walton Beach man is facing trafficking charges after police say he fled a traffic stop and was found with fentanyl, cocaine, and meth hidden in a modified aerosol can.