AFRL Opens Munitions Complex on Eglin

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) opened the newest weapon in its testing arsenal at Eglin Air Force Base, the Advanced Munitions Technology Complex (AMTC).

Housing Affordability Threatens Public Safety in Okaloosa. Here’s Why:

The Latest, Greatest Threat to Public Safety in Okaloosa County It isn’t drug dealers, homicidal maniacs, roving biker gangs or mobs of angry high schoolers. It’s the price of housing. Homes and apartments in Niceville, Valparaiso and the rest of Okaloosa County are quickly becoming out of financial reach for local law enforcement. Basically, it […]

Niceville PD’s Drones Grounded By DoD Rule

Chief David Popwell Niceville Police Chief David Popwell informed the city council on Tuesday February 8th that the department’s current drones are effectively grounded until further notice. Niceville’s current sUAS, more commonly known as drones, were purchased from Axon. Axon currently provides Niceville with its body cameras and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. The problem […]

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.