Dramatic Eagle Rescue Showcases Powerful Conservation Mission at Eglin

Two juvenile bald eagles trapped together by a fishing lure near Eglin Air Force Base were rescued and released the same day thanks to swift action by biologists.
High-Impact Testing to Temporarily Close Roads Near Eglin AFB

Several major highways near Eglin AFB will temporarily close Jan. 16 to support military testing missions, with closures lasting up to 90 minutes.
Patronis Calls for Public Input on Offshore Drilling

Congressman Jimmy Patronis is urging Floridians to comment on a federal offshore drilling plan that could open new Gulf waters near Eglin AFB.
Congress OKs More Than $590M for Panhandle Military Construction Projects

One Panhandle base is set to receive more than $219 million under the new defense bill. See the full breakdown of projects Congress just approved. ⬇️
Florida Set to Execute Okaloosa County Serial Killer

Frank Walls, convicted of five Okaloosa County murders, is scheduled for execution tonight after courts rejected his final appeals.
$241M Contract Expands Joint Strike Missile Production

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $240.9 million contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for production of the next batch of Joint Strike Missiles, expanding procurement of the long-range precision weapon designed for the F-35 fighter jet.
Niceville City Council Talks Purple Pipes and Special Needs Parks Cost Increases

Niceville City Council faces down increased costs for the special needs park while moving forward with a ‘purple piping’ reclaimed water project slated for completion on the east side of town by late 2026.
What PCSing military families MUST know when selling or renting in 2026

PCS orders are forcing military homeowners with thin equity to choose between selling at a potential loss or renting out a property that may lose money every month.
Valparaiso could add speed cameras in front of Eglin Air Force Base. Here’s what’s happening now:

Valparaiso discuss moving forward with a plan to install school zone speed cameras on John Sims Parkway near Eglin Air Force Base.
Eglin Drone Failures Put Anduril Under the Microscope

Anduril Industries’ high-profile drone programs are facing fresh scrutiny after two Altius drones crashed during Air Force testing at Eglin Air Force Base, highlighting ongoing technical problems that contradict the company’s confident public claims. Interviews with former employees, military officials, and Ukrainian operators reveal a pattern of failures across Anduril’s Altius and Ghost platforms, even as the company’s valuation skyrockets and demand for modern battlefield drones grows.