7th Group Sergeant Killed in Hunting Accident on Eglin
A Seventh Special Forces Group sergeant died after being struck by a stray bullet in a suspected hunting accident on Eglin Air Force Base’s range Sunday morning. Florida Fish and Wildlife agents and the Air Force’s Office of Special Investigations are looking into the incident.
College dedicates newly renovated Sikes exhibit
The legacy of Bob Sikes, the legendary politician who served Florida’s District 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly four decades, is being celebrated with a newly renovated exhibition at Northwest Florida State College’s Robert L.F. Sikes Center in Crestview. Local dignitaries and the public gathered for the dedication of the exhibit, which features artifacts from Sikes’ illustrious career, including campaign memorabilia and a collection of taxidermied raccoons, a nod to his nickname “The He-Coon.” NWFSC President Devin Stephenson and current District 1 Rep. Matt Gaetz highlighted Sikes’ enduring impact on the region and the significance of his contributions.
