Range Road 213 now considered Closed Area

Eglin Air Force Base has closed a portion of Range Road 213 to unauthorized traffic.

A section of Range Road 213 at Eglin Air Force Base is now a Closed Area, restricting public and recreational traffic to ensure security and safety. Only authorized personnel, including military and utility workers, may use the road. Enforcement measures include increased patrols, new signage, and potential fines for violations.

Niceville Man Arrested For Sending Classified Eglin Documents Illegally

Paul J. Freeman, a 68-year-old resident of Niceville, has been indicted on charges of unauthorized possession and transmission of classified national defense information. The indictment alleges that Freeman shared sensitive information about U.S. Air Force aircraft and weapons with unauthorized individuals on multiple occasions between November 2020 and March 2021. If convicted, Freeman faces up to ten years in prison for each of the nine counts.

Eglin Opens New Buildings To Stay Ahead of Foreign Rivals

Eglin Air Force Base introduces ERCC-1 and ERCC-2, a cutting-edge command and control hub set to redefine weapon testing capabilities. With near-instant data transmission and enhanced security, Eglin is poised to lead the way in military innovation.

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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.