Sal Nodjomian: This Is What Niceville Needs To Do To Thrive In The Future
As Niceville enters a new era, longtime City Councilman Sal Nodjomian ends his final term in office. Here’s what he says the city has in its future:
The Military Drops Thousands of Pounds of Jet Fuel on Your House. What Happens Next?
The Military Drops Thousands of Pounds of Jet Fuel on Your House. What Happens Next? Christopher Saul January 13, 2025 5:22 pm Eglin Air Force Base, Military, Niceville In Brief: •✈️ What: An F-16 fuel pod fell onto Gene Lowe’s property, spilling jet fuel and causing significant damage. •📍 Where: Lowe’s property near Turkey Creek […]
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.
Family Finds Cluster Bomb: “I Couldn’t Get Out the Door Fast Enough”
In Niceville, Florida, a family discovered a live Vietnam-era cluster bomblet brought home in a toolbox of scrap metal. A Google search misidentified it as inert, but local authorities and Eglin Air Force Base’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team safely removed the dangerous device. The incident highlights the risks of unexploded ordnance near the Eglin test range and the limitations of relying on Google for safety judgments.
Resident Brings Home UXO They Found. Eglin: This is not an out of the ordinary call”
This is a developing story. As we learn more we will add to this story on our website.
Eglin to Detonate Unexploded Bombs Found in Choctawhatchee Bay
Navy EOD teams will safely detonate six 80-year-old World War II ordnance found in Choctawhatchee Bay, with operations taking place on Oct. 24 and 25.
The Chances For A Mullet Festival in 2025 Look Grim
If you were looking forward to a 2025 Mullet Festival – things ain’t lookin good after October’s Niceville City Council Meeting.
Pilot Logs 10,000th Hour in a C-130 at Eglin Air Force Base
Hogg’s time in the air equals more than a calendar year of flying.
New Eglin Commander Holds All Call
Brig. Gen. Mark Massaro, the new 96th Test Wing commander, emphasized mission, personnel care, and potential organizational changes during his first address at Eglin Air Force Base.
General Gary Luck -“Father of America’s Joint Force” Dies
Retired Army General Gary Luck, a distinguished military leader and mentor, passed away at 87, with a memorial service to be held on September 19.
